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eldest

[el-dist] / ˈɛl dɪst /
ADJECTIVE
older
Synonyms
STRONGEST
earlier
WEAK
elder first first-born former lower of a former period of an earlier time preceding prior senior
Antonyms
WEAK
younger

Example Sentences

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Related: My former mother-in-law took out a life-insurance policy on my eldest child.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

The couple's eldest daughter was not there that day.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Reza Pahlavi, the eldest son of the last shah of Iran and pretender to the throne, was a scheduled speaker, and the event was packed with Iranian monarchists.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

Much of Keough’s story in that first episode was focused on her eldest son, Shane.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Her eyes stayed fixed, away from her eldest.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline

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