elder statesmen

plural of elder statesman

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for elder statesmen
Noun
  • The university’s central office and the deans’ offices are working to eliminate administration positions, officials added.
    Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The new generation will always make choices their elders don’t quite understand.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Many juggle multiple responsibilities such as working full-or part-time jobs, raising children, or caring for elders.
    Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • As this beat writer has previously pointed out, Evero’s history has been partial to playing veterans early on in a season.
    Mike Kaye September 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Four people will testify at the hearing, including three military veterans and one journalist.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Elder statesmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elder%20statesmen. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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