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as in adults
a person of advanced years
in that Asian society elders are accorded great respect
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as in superiors
one who is above another in rank, station, or office
as your elder in the company, he is within his rights to tell you what to do
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as in ancestors
one who is older than another
it wouldn't hurt to show a little more respect for your elders
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as in deans
the senior member of a group
as the elder of the contingent of living former presidents, he was accorded a place of highest honor at the ceremonies
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Recent Examples of elders
One of the pillars of the Tongan Polynesian culture is to respect your elders.
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Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Luckily, there are companies led by people who are interested in helping elders avoid scams.
—Kim Key, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Reboredo Leon, who died in 2020, also gave Hernandez authority over where elders in state custody were sent to live, taking decisions out of the hands of the adult protection investigators who were working directly with elders and their families.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Tobolowsky previously rejected motions from other Gateway elders, ruling that the suit was not a religious issue and could be handled in secular court.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2026
We must also be concerned with how our elders and children are treated in poor working-class communities.
—Essence, 2 Apr. 2026
Her organization uses Healthy Tribes money to foster connections between younger people and elders in Native American and Alaska Native communities.
—Devna Bose, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
On a recent day, village elders, the province's Roman Catholic bishop and political figures filled the benches of a reception hall, waiting to meet with the man who will likely chart the future of Syrian Druze.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 9 Apr. 2025
The Navaho elders were at the forefront of linking changes in climate to infections.
—Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Luckily, there are companies led by people who are interested in helping elders avoid scams.
—Kim Key, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Reboredo Leon, who died in 2020, also gave Hernandez authority over where elders in state custody were sent to live, taking decisions out of the hands of the adult protection investigators who were working directly with elders and their families.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Tobolowsky previously rejected motions from other Gateway elders, ruling that the suit was not a religious issue and could be handled in secular court.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2026
We must also be concerned with how our elders and children are treated in poor working-class communities.
—Essence, 2 Apr. 2026
Her organization uses Healthy Tribes money to foster connections between younger people and elders in Native American and Alaska Native communities.
—Devna Bose, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
On a recent day, village elders, the province's Roman Catholic bishop and political figures filled the benches of a reception hall, waiting to meet with the man who will likely chart the future of Syrian Druze.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 9 Apr. 2025
The Navaho elders were at the forefront of linking changes in climate to infections.
—Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elders
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The team's six seniors took the stage in front of a mix of adults and young kids.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Through playful storytelling and humor, each episode addresses complex feelings and questions, encouraging both children and adults to connect, empathize, and appreciate the significance of everyday moments, reinforcing the message that everyone’s story is valuable and deserving of attention.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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Xi was trusted to hear his superiors discuss such state secrets.—
Michael Sheridan,
Vanity Fair,
8 Apr. 2026
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Motions to dismiss charges in the case paint some of the officers as rookies deferring to their superiors.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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The find provides the first direct fossil evidence that early mammal ancestors laid eggs.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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But did the earliest ancestors of mammals also reproduce through eggs?—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
9 Apr. 2026
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In addition, the research deans from various colleges here at MSU discuss these issues regularly with each other and other university officials to strategize how to navigate these difficult times, sharing information among people with different roles.—
Nara Parameswaran,
The Conversation,
30 Mar. 2026
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These are the terms favored in higher ed, terms that make assessment possible, terms that accreditors and deans like.—
Peter Wayne Moe,
Longreads,
26 Mar. 2026
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Bishop acquired the property, intending to preserve the inactive cemetery as a memorial site for the military veterans buried there, some dating back to the Civil War.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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There’s also a new exemption for veterans who have a 100% disability rating, though the application for that will not be available from the state until after July 1.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Most oldsters like myself still will probably find revisiting the piece enjoyable.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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But Italian brainrot’s invisible massiveness, totally foreign to oldsters but beloved by children across continents and languages, is a compelling and chilling showcase of our frazzled internet culture landscape.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
10 Sep. 2025
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That’s because Kendall, one of just three seniors on the roster, has been a part of the program for four years.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The team's six seniors took the stage in front of a mix of adults and young kids.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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In Episode 12, Robby suggested Mohan's skill set and work rate were both better suited for geriatrics.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Specialists in geriatrics know that most falls have multiple causes – and that practical steps like reviewing medications or improving home safety can prevent the next one.—
Jerry Gurwitz,
The Conversation,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Elders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elders. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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