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Recent Examples of graybeardTom Hanks, who became a star in 1984 with Splash, is now doing avuncular, graybeard roles.—Kyle Smith, National Review, 1 June 2022 The boss man certainly has a soft spot for the graybeard – and Whitworth literally has a graying beard – who's been so exceptional over the years while protecting quarterbacks Jared Goff and Matthew Stafford, which is only a small part of what he's meant to the Rams.—Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 9 Feb. 2022 Immediately, four dogs bound out of a modest pine log cabin, barking their fool heads off; there's George, a fluffy Newfoundland with a graybeard's tired face; Bunny, an Old English sheepdog; and Shih Tzus Clementine and Bear, the latter of whom cannot and will not be befriended.—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2021 The Braves invited 25 non-roster players to spring training and Kipnis is not the only graybeard with a resume.—Ray Glier, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2021 See All Example Sentences for graybeard
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.
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Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
10 Sep. 2025
Uncle Herschel, the seated oldster in Cracker Barrel’s iconic logo, is not only a character from corporate lore, the founder’s real-life uncle, but a representative, even an aspirational, figure for a certain kind of American.
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Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
In the film, following a pair of rich siblings (Hill & Wiig) who are cut off from their parents, Lane will play the family patriarch, with Midler portraying his wife.
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Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
In photos, shared by Vergara on Instagram, the cast held up a photo of the actor who played the Dunphy family patriarch.
Sitting alone among these ancients can be a profound experience.
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Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
Read More: These 5 Ancient Civilizations Treasured Their Pets
Coping with Critters
The discovery of archeological remains has helped scientists better understand how ancients coped with bothersome critters.
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Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
14 Feb. 2025
What had long been the province of geriatrics quickly morphed into something performative and hyper-masculine, with podcasters hyping testosterone injections, influencers displaying stacks of supplements, and billionaires interested in blood plasma exchanges as a way to live longer.
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Anne Marie Chaker,
Time,
20 Sep. 2025
With Spinal Tap, the joke never gets old, even if the hilarious-as-ever heavy metal trio is now bordering on geriatric.
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