elderliness

noun

Definition of elderlinessnext
as in maturity
the state of being an old person refuses to let her elderliness interfere with her indomitable zest for life

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  1. maturity
  2. age
Noun
  • Media reports praise his maturity and exceptional goalscoring ability.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Factors like maintenance, location, interest rates, and landscaping maturity can all influence which option makes the most sense for you and your family.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of maturity
Noun
  • At age 16, Armstrong made his first solo flight and got his pilot's license.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • States claim significant tax revenue losses to these platforms, which operate without traditional gambling taxes or age restrictions.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of age
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“Elderliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elderliness. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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