as in elders
a person of advanced years
ancients in the tribe are accorded great respect and valued for their wisdom
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Their flowers, red, rose above the courtyard and the divan where the village elders met, over the ten balconies and the stairway windows.—
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Younger philanthropy professionals, elders, NAP staff and funders’ program officers sometimes joined meetings.—
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Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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The combo is safe for most healthy adults in moderation.—
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Verywell Health,
22 Oct. 2025
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There were no adults in the room because the drama teacher was on leave and the substitute hadn’t arrived from another campus, Chris Kamo said.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Ancients.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ancients. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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