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
Many times, scammers target elderly, lonely people through social media and various apps, including gaming apps.
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Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 30 Oct. 2025
An elderly man sits on the floor, dozens of bodies lying around him, before a Sudanese rebel fighter approaches and shoots him.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
More than one-third of FoodShare participants are in families with elderly or disabled adults.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
However, for young people, elderly people or people who have health problems, the minimum temperature should be 68 degrees.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
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Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 30 Oct. 2025
An elderly man sits on the floor, dozens of bodies lying around him, before a Sudanese rebel fighter approaches and shoots him.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
More than one-third of FoodShare participants are in families with elderly or disabled adults.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
However, for young people, elderly people or people who have health problems, the minimum temperature should be 68 degrees.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elderly
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Juicing may offer some anti-aging benefits, especially for people who don't eat enough fruits and vegetables.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Verywell Health,
4 Nov. 2025
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The masks use a form of collagen peptides—a buzzy skincare ingredient beloved for its anti-ageing properties as well as hydrating hyaluronic acid and skin barrier supporting niacinamide.—
Ellie Davis,
Vogue,
28 Oct. 2025
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Near the end of the Odyssey, after landing in Ithaca, Odysseus travels to his aged father and finds him at work in his garden—a scene that moves both Odysseus and Gospodinov’s narrator.—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Still, Fred and his son, eighth-generation master distiller Freddie Noe, clearly believe the Knob Creek lineup is the place for these ultra-aged bourbons, and the good news is that this new release defies expectations and is actually pretty damn good.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
2 Nov. 2025
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The Chinese retailer, known for its range of cheap ultra-fast-fashion clothing and criticisms of its labor and environmental practices, is nestled on the sixth floor of a more than century-old building in Paris, a city famous for high-end fashion and a recent green push.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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In contexts not concerning the elite private colleges of New England and their decades-old conflicts and syllabi and on-campus squabbles, this mode of prestige media procedure matters absolutely and enormously, at scales difficult to tabulate.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Elderly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elderly. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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