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
His elderly father, who spent a lifetime in the industry, still carried those concerns.
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Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
An elderly man was run over after being thrown from his motorcycle on Wednesday afternoon in Millersville, according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department.
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Alexa Dikos,
Baltimore Sun,
25 June 2026
Moving forward, the Climate Collaborative aims to share it with the public through partnerships with nonprofits serving K-12 students and elderly adults, as well as at public events.
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Madeleine Kashkooli,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2026
Three elderly people, and two children who overheated in a car have also died, Reuters reported on Monday.
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Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for elderly
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
An elderly man was run over after being thrown from his motorcycle on Wednesday afternoon in Millersville, according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department.
—
Alexa Dikos,
Baltimore Sun,
25 June 2026
Moving forward, the Climate Collaborative aims to share it with the public through partnerships with nonprofits serving K-12 students and elderly adults, as well as at public events.
—
Madeleine Kashkooli,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2026
Three elderly people, and two children who overheated in a car have also died, Reuters reported on Monday.
—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for elderly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elderly
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Senator Lashrecse Aird negotiated with the governor to finalize the legislation, which permits cannabis sales to adults aged 21 and older.
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The Paris residency will bring several of the restaurant’s signature dishes to the French capital, including leeks vinaigrette, uovo in purgatorio amatriciana and dry-aged côte de boeuf, developed in collaboration with Le Royal Monceau’s culinary team.
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On Tuesday night, the New York Post reported that the woman had been identified as Angie Baez, a 40-year-old financial industry executive.
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As for 29-year-old Greenway notched six points in 40 games with the Sabres last season and scored three points in 13 Stanley Cup Playoff games with Buffalo during the 2025-26 campaign.
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“Elderly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elderly. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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