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

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

No. For some seniors, the $36,500 benefit will cover only part of their needs.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

It is the appropriate program Congress should use to protect seniors with true need.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

MaKenna Coonts, one of 89 seniors at Ava High School, starts a two-year nursing program at Missouri State-West Plains soon.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

The irony being that the seniors thought they were actually saving the girls from being too exploited.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers