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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grand old men
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She’s also known for her work covering the FA Cup, UEFA Champions League, and women’s international fixtures.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
3 Dec. 2025 -
Zsa Zsa Gabor and Elizabeth Taylor were both glamorous fixtures of Hollywood’s Golden Age, as well known for their weddings and jewelry collections as their talent.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
2 Dec. 2025
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The leadership of our scientific and university institutions must speak out more forcefully to the nation in defense of science.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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In Geneva, Switzerland’s second-largest city and a hub of United Nations institutions and humanitarian groups, early results showed about two-thirds of voters in the region opposed the measure.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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“Grand old men.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grand%20old%20men. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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