as in dean
the senior member of a group
the elder statesman of the White House correspondents is finally retiring after nearly a half century of service
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Recent Examples of elder statesman
Sony Pictures unveiled its restructuring of its senior film leadership ranks under motion pictures chief Tom Rothman, who ranks as the unrivaled elder statesman of studio leaders in this turbulent moment for Hollywood.
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 30 July 2025
His passing also removes a key elder statesman from Nigeria's political landscape at a time when the country continues grappling with security challenges, economic instability, and corruption issues that defined much of his tenure.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
The game industry elder statesman is still coming up with left-field ideas to this day.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 18 May 2025
Much of the heart and comedy in the film comes from the dynamic between Williamson and McDonough, as the two elder statesmen reunite for the bull riding event against significantly younger competition.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2025
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 30 July 2025
His passing also removes a key elder statesman from Nigeria's political landscape at a time when the country continues grappling with security challenges, economic instability, and corruption issues that defined much of his tenure.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
The game industry elder statesman is still coming up with left-field ideas to this day.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 18 May 2025
Much of the heart and comedy in the film comes from the dynamic between Williamson and McDonough, as the two elder statesmen reunite for the bull riding event against significantly younger competition.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elder statesman
Noun
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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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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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“Elder statesman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elder%20statesman. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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