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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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The proposed Bilirakis commission also would evaluate whether the current formula for calculating annual cost-of-living adjustments accurately reflects the financial realities facing seniors, including inflation.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Many South Korean seniors reportedly canceling life-insurance policies at a loss to fund stock-trading accounts.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

For most high school seniors, a state championship marks the end of a season.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

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

Just like he does every year, Volpe worries about the seniors who are about to go off on their own and away from his day-to-day reach—all but Wayne, who invites no worry.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove