golden-ager

noun

ˈgōl-dən-ˈā-jər How to pronounce golden-ager (audio)
Definition of golden-agernext
as in elder
a person of advanced years offered discounts and special tours for golden-agers

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Recent Examples of golden-ager Then, the golden-ager Silver Classics Crew got the crowd on their feet with a lively performance. — Kiersten Willis, AJC.com, 26 Mar. 2026 Corey Perry, the 39-year-old golden-ager, kept up with McDavid and Draisaitl at times. — Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for golden-ager
  1. elder
  2. senior citizen
  3. adult
  4. ancient
  5. oldster
Noun
  • After four days, Ayesha says her family secured her release with the help of community elders, paying a ransom, and providing a formal guarantee of her future conduct.
    — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Aug. 2026
  • On Tuesday, the San Diego County district attorney’s office announced its decision to pursue capital punishment against Leticia McCormack, who was an ordained elder and youth minister at a San Diego church.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of elder
Noun
  • No member of the public would be given preferential treatment; however, people who might not be able to stay long could be allowed to speak first, such as senior citizens or parents with childcare considerations.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • While Bush was in the park, Bell met with senior citizens at a historic Black church.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026
Definition of senior citizen
Noun
  • Estimates suggest that around 20% of US adults show disc degeneration by age 65.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The teen will be charged as an adult designated, meaning that if convicted, he could be sentenced as a juvenile, an adult or as a juvenile with the option of receiving an adult sentence if not rehabilitated.
    — DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of adult
Noun
  • The exhibit features several dozen dinosaur animatronics that fully loom and roar, and a virtual aquarium stocked with swimming ancients.
    — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 21 May 2026
  • Sitting alone among these ancients can be a profound experience.
    — Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
Definition of ancient
Noun
  • Enough with the oldsters, what about those kids?
    — Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
  • With each passing day, its oldster cast — including Alfred Molina, Alfre Woodard, and Geena Davis — is closer to the grave.
    — Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
Definition of oldster

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“Golden-ager.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/golden-ager. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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