seniors

NOUN

older person

Synonyms

STRONGEST

elder pensioner senior citizen

STRONG

ancient doyen doyenne grandfather grandmother head matriarch old-timer oldster patriarch

WEAK

elderly person first-born golden-ager old folk retired person

Antonyms

WEAK

inferior junior younger

Example Sentences

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The homes serve as a high-end safety net for seniors who move away but can’t easily duplicate decadeslong relationships with their top-tier medical providers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Census Bureau, the percentage of seniors in poverty rose to 9.9% in 2024 from 9.7% a year before.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

How much exercise do seniors need to stay fit?

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

Although regular use among seniors remains relatively uncommon, it is rising quickly.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

Mercer Day had a good sports program, especially because it was padded with nineteen-year-old seniors who needed to repeat a year.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan