as in older
being of advanced years and especially past middle age
elderly people who stay active are usually the healthiest and the happiest
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Recent Examples of elderly
Children, elderly, veterans, working moms, working dads.
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Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The video teaser Chrli shared features eerie, horror film–like sound effects and the haunting sound of violins as Charli is pinned down by an elderly hand while staring directly into the camera.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
Four elderly Novato residents were targeted by callers who demanded cash and impersonated police employees or debt collectors, police said Wednesday.
—Cameron MacDonald, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
Many recipients are elderly, disabled, or children, groups unable to participate in the workforce.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
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Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The video teaser Chrli shared features eerie, horror film–like sound effects and the haunting sound of violins as Charli is pinned down by an elderly hand while staring directly into the camera.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
Four elderly Novato residents were targeted by callers who demanded cash and impersonated police employees or debt collectors, police said Wednesday.
—Cameron MacDonald, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
Many recipients are elderly, disabled, or children, groups unable to participate in the workforce.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elderly
Adjective
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To play the 18th-century religious leader Ann Lee, for instance, Amanda Seyfried gave up Botox, her anti-aging intervention of choice, for an entire year, in addition to eschewing makeup on set.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
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Shoppers are impressed by the now-$20 anti-aging serum.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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Ethical safeguards must always be in place to ensure clarity, independence, and protection for aged donors, particularly those facing cognitive decline.—
Norman B. Gildin,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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Eligible individuals for this Meals on Wheels program must be homebound and aged 60 or older, unable to shop for or cook meals and who face challenges due to disability, illness or isolation.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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Come late January or early February, Denver could be down its defensive coordinator, a whiz-kid offensive mind, and a slightly older whiz-kid defensive mind.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Elderly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elderly. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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