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
In his 10 years living on Skid Row, Gaines visited the post office at least twice a month, mailing money to his family in New Orleans to help care for his elderly mother.
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Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Another elderly woman was driving the Tesla, and was taken to a hospital with minor injuries to her wrist and arm, per ABC 7.
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Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
For centuries, the area has been renowned for its expert navigators—one elderly resident is said to still be able to read the open Pacific by the stars.
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Will Freeman,
New Yorker,
30 June 2026
Hamdullah Fitrat, the deputy spokesperson for Afghanistan’s Taliban government, said the Pakistani forces targeted a home in Paktia's Chamkani district, killing an elderly man and a child, while other family members were wounded.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
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Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Another elderly woman was driving the Tesla, and was taken to a hospital with minor injuries to her wrist and arm, per ABC 7.
—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
For centuries, the area has been renowned for its expert navigators—one elderly resident is said to still be able to read the open Pacific by the stars.
—
Will Freeman,
New Yorker,
30 June 2026
Hamdullah Fitrat, the deputy spokesperson for Afghanistan’s Taliban government, said the Pakistani forces targeted a home in Paktia's Chamkani district, killing an elderly man and a child, while other family members were wounded.
—
ABC News,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elderly
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Instead of applying an anti-aging serum and following up with your favorite night cream, this Blithe serum features a hybrid formula that combines both steps into one.
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Plus, keep scrolling for even more anti-aging skin care at Amazon.
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The study also categorized unemployment claims by age and found that a significant portion of claims were from those aged 36 to 65, signaling that AI’s effect doesn’t only affect early-career jobs.
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Start on East Passyunk Avenue at Sao, a raw bar from the team behind the beloved Cambodian noodle house Mawn, for aged hamachi crudo dressed in coconut cream, torn lime leaves and crushed peanuts ($27).
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The infant, who is 9 months old, was rescued along with her mother, the State Department told Fox News Digital.
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While students honed their skills at the Santa Monica studio for the last year and four months, Blanck found an old pilates studio in Pacific Highlands for rent, but the numbers just didn't add up.
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“Elderly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elderly. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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