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Recent Examples of nonagenarian
Counting Barack and Michelle Obama among its exec producers, Proudfoot’s film follows Chris Hesse, a nonagenarian photographer who snapped African revolutionary leader Kwame Nkrumah.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
The lady is a nonagenarian killer.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
Born in 1934, the nonagenarian Kurt Klaus is one of the most important watchmakers from the golden age of 20th-century mechanical horology.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
Rita Moreno, the nonagenarian Puerto Rican Hollywood legend, surprised Bad Bunny on stage by presenting him with the trophy.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
The lady is a nonagenarian killer.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
Born in 1934, the nonagenarian Kurt Klaus is one of the most important watchmakers from the golden age of 20th-century mechanical horology.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
Rita Moreno, the nonagenarian Puerto Rican Hollywood legend, surprised Bad Bunny on stage by presenting him with the trophy.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonagenarian
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Her team of seasoned cake bakers (most are octogenarian women) produce seven-layer cakes (chocolate, lemon, and caramel) from a nondescript storefront in the small town of Andalusia, Alabama.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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In the five years since Hiroyasu Ando took sole charge at the top of Tokyo International Film Festival, the progress made under the energetic octogenarian former diplomat is palpable.—
Gavin J Blair,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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As president of the United States, he was stabbed in the heart with a letter opener by a septuagenarian cuckold.—
Joy Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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In a report published on Wednesday about Melissa, the Office of Civil Protection said that the fall of a tree had led to the death of a septuagenarian in the municipality of Marigot in the Southeast regional department.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Following Reynolds' death, Tarantino cast Bruce Dern to portray Spahn, who is depicted as an elderly, blind man in the film.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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There is no dignity, and no justice, in a system that buries an elderly woman alive in silence.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The pitch clock has sped the game’s geriatric pace.—
Steve Rushin,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 2025
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The city has excellent geriatric hospital services and offers a plethora of outdoor activities.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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What’s next for the centenarian study?—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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History is everywhere, from its frescoed ceilings and antique furniture to the centenarian trees outside, meticulously catalogued and protected by the city of Florence.—
Livia Hengel,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Doha Madani Doha Madani is a senior breaking news reporter for NBC News.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Continental Army’s senior ranks boasted volunteer officers from as far afield as South America and Eastern Europe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Who knew if these roles were flukes — one-offs, novelties — or if Jerry Adler would defy the odds stacked up against any actor, much less a sexagenarian new to the game, and continue to find work in his newfound profession.—
Howard Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Nonagenarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonagenarian. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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