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
While Simmons' wife and son safely escaped the house and told police about his history of mental illness, an elderly couple remained trapped on the floor above, Tisch said.
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Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Listeria is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, or others with weakened immune systems.
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Greta Cross,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
But an elderly couple in a second floor apartment, however, were unable to leave.
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Theodore Parisienne,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
Every person who is an adult but not yet elderly needs a crone in their lives.
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Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Listeria is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, or others with weakened immune systems.
—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
But an elderly couple in a second floor apartment, however, were unable to leave.
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Theodore Parisienne,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
Every person who is an adult but not yet elderly needs a crone in their lives.
—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for elderly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elderly
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In the market for an anti-aging moisturizer this Prime Day?
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Among the human studies that qualified, none tested IV or intramuscular NAD+ itself for anti-aging or wellness outcomes.
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Senator Lashrecse Aird negotiated with the governor to finalize the legislation, which permits cannabis sales to adults aged 21 and older.
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The Paris residency will bring several of the restaurant’s signature dishes to the French capital, including leeks vinaigrette, uovo in purgatorio amatriciana and dry-aged côte de boeuf, developed in collaboration with Le Royal Monceau’s culinary team.
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On Tuesday night, the New York Post reported that the woman had been identified as Angie Baez, a 40-year-old financial industry executive.
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As for 29-year-old Greenway notched six points in 40 games with the Sabres last season and scored three points in 13 Stanley Cup Playoff games with Buffalo during the 2025-26 campaign.
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“Elderly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elderly. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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