as in senior citizens
a person of advanced years
offered discounts and special tours for golden-agers
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Noun
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During one campaign stop last Friday evening, Conyears-Ervin stopped by a string of modest neighborhood bars on the West and South sides to dance with senior citizens, hold hands with voters — and pointedly avoid the political talk.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026 -
During his campaign for mayor last year, Bryan Calvo promised to eliminate property taxes for senior citizens.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Lilian suspected that the Hazels of the world would often be reminded by their elders to be grateful and happy, as though gratitude would guarantee happiness, or else a happy façade would take the sting off that onerous task of feeling grateful.—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
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Born in India, Khot came to the United States 30 years ago with his parents, who emphasized education and respect for elders.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Rosenthal believes stories about kids feeling nervous or afraid to try new things connect with both children and adults.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Older adults make up about half of the restaurant’s clientele, Tipston said, and some customers told her the regular menu was a stretch for their budgets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 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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Single Leg Stand Standing on one leg may sound simple, but the exercise can help build strength and improve balance, according to Robyn Culbertson, PT, DPT, a physical therapist specializing in geriatrics and spokesperson for the American Physical Therapy Association.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Golden-agers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/golden-agers. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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