grand old men

Definition of grand old mennext
plural of grand old man

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Noun
  • The site also contains some of the original plantings and fixtures from the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco.
    Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • That led to a cheaper build-out cost of $500,000, for the company to add a fresh coat of paint, logos, racks, furniture and other cosmetic fixtures.
    Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • This newsroom-wide project brings fast facts as stories unfold — making sure our local officials and institutions are telling the truth, serving our communities well and following through on their promises.
    Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
  • At many Jewish institutions, rejecting Zionism is indeed regarded as a form of sacrilege.
    Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Grand old men.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grand%20old%20men. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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