as in older
being of advanced years and especially past middle age
elderly people who stay active are usually the healthiest and the happiest
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Recent Examples of elderly
Children, elderly, veterans, working moms, working dads.
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Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The video teaser Chrli shared features eerie, horror film–like sound effects and the haunting sound of violins as Charli is pinned down by an elderly hand while staring directly into the camera.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
Four elderly Novato residents were targeted by callers who demanded cash and impersonated police employees or debt collectors, police said Wednesday.
—Cameron MacDonald, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
Many recipients are elderly, disabled, or children, groups unable to participate in the workforce.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
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Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The video teaser Chrli shared features eerie, horror film–like sound effects and the haunting sound of violins as Charli is pinned down by an elderly hand while staring directly into the camera.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
Four elderly Novato residents were targeted by callers who demanded cash and impersonated police employees or debt collectors, police said Wednesday.
—Cameron MacDonald, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
Many recipients are elderly, disabled, or children, groups unable to participate in the workforce.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elderly
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Juicing may offer some anti-aging benefits, especially for people who don't eat enough fruits and vegetables.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Verywell Health,
4 Nov. 2025
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The masks use a form of collagen peptides—a buzzy skincare ingredient beloved for its anti-ageing properties as well as hydrating hyaluronic acid and skin barrier supporting niacinamide.—
Ellie Davis,
Vogue,
28 Oct. 2025
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Investigators learned there was a group of at least two men and two women, all aged 25-30 years old, who were hanging out in the area of the pier parking lot for a period of time before walking south to 5100 Narragansett Ave.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, 84% of APAC professionals aged 18–24, and 77% of those aged 25–34, believe AI cannot replace human judgement at work.—
Feon Ang,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Chinese retailer, known for its range of cheap ultra-fast-fashion clothing and criticisms of its labor and environmental practices, is nestled on the sixth floor of a more than century-old building in Paris, a city famous for high-end fashion and a recent green push.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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In contexts not concerning the elite private colleges of New England and their decades-old conflicts and syllabi and on-campus squabbles, this mode of prestige media procedure matters absolutely and enormously, at scales difficult to tabulate.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Elderly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elderly. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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