as in elder statesman
the senior member of a group
the revered éminence grise of Civil War historians
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Will Carless Soft-spoken and with the natural grace and charm of an elder statesman, Jason Wilson has been working to heal young people and families for more than two decades.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025 -
Best Primetime Kits Novak Djokovic: Lacoste Novak Djokovic looked the part of tennis’ elder statesman in his black Lacoste kit paired with his signature Court FF 3 Novak Night Energy shoes from Asics.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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During his postgame press conference, Dart thanked Wilson for the veteran mentorship leading up to his first career start.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Sanford was a veteran of the Iraq War, according to officials.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
29 Sep. 2025
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The letter, sent to Hook by the university's dean of the College of Fine Arts, Bruce Kelley, said Hook violated policy.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Students can enroll with a major of their choice and a Native American studies minor, said Anette Reed, Wileety Native American College’s dean.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Caring for both children and elders over the years, Ross saw firsthand how common loneliness can be.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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Learning from elders Drafted by the Utah Mammoth in 2021 when they were still known as the Arizona Coyotes, Thomas has attended NHL development camps in Phoenix and Salt Lake City.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
22 Sep. 2025
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“éminence grise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/%C3%A9minence%20grise. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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