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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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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

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

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

Here’s how public school seniors can check their eligibility and sign up to claim their scholarship funds.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Rebellious seniors, not that worried about missing breakfast.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld