elder statesman

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of elder statesman Knoblauch leaned into his nuclear option of McDavid and Leon Draisaitl in the second but had to rotate in wingers Evander Kane and Viktor Arvidsson to spell off elder statesman Corey Perry. Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 15 June 2025 Rap’s next generation is carving out its own lane, despite the genre’s elder statesmen begrudgingly lending co-signs. Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2025 He’s joined by elder statesman Randall (Steve Carell), idealistic AI expert Jeff (Ramy Youssef) and the richest of them all: Ven (Cory Michael Smith), a clear Elon Musk analogue who rules over his social media empire with a cocky bravado. Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 2 June 2025 Only a couple teams can attract a Messi or a Beckham, while far more have a shot at wooing a player like Vela: someone still on the south side of 30, with a few prime years left to give before evolving into an elder statesman and eventually an off-the-field club embassador. Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for elder statesman
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elder statesman
Noun
  • The following Naperville residents have completed college/university degrees or have been named to their school’s dean’s list, honor roll or similar academic achievement list. Names, degrees and honors appear below as provided by the respective schools.
    Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
  • The program would combine courses taught by Kennedy and Munk faculty members, according to the deans of both institutions.
    Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
Noun
  • Leech Lake officials asked people to check on their neighbors — in particular elders and people with health conditions.
    Andrew Krueger, Twin Cities, 23 June 2025
  • The Cost of Delay: Why Timing Matters Every month of delay in implementing comprehensive elder and disability planning increases both financial risk and family stress.
    Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Noun
  • Burks signed a one-year veteran minimum contract with the Heat last summer and again will likely need to settle for a minimum deal to re-sign with the Heat this summer.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
  • Brogdon, 32, is a nine-year veteran who has played for the Milwaukee Bucks, Indiana Pacers, Boston Celtics, Portland Trail Blazers and Wizards.
    Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Elder statesman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elder%20statesman. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!