OCTOGENARIAN Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

octogenarian

adjective

Definition of octogenarian

as in septuagenarian

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Recent Examples of octogenarian An octogenarian plumber restored fixtures that dated back to his own childhood. — Jesse Armas, Curbed, 16 June 2026 The election is the latest in a trend of octogenarian African leaders clinging to power. — ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026 Point is, Jane Fonda’s kept at that whole limbering/slimming project, which is saying something for the octogenarian set. — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026 But a new book by former first lady Jill Biden suggests that these reassuring portraits of an octogenarian president with enviable stamina were embellished. — Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 3 June 2026 One-year deals in the face of the impending lockout, an octogenarian labor-hawk owner, uncertain stadium situation, cheapskate operations for staff and facilities, Trout's denouement. — Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026 Hollywood archivists will appreciate all the new interview footage with an octogenarian Dern, and the endless compilations of film clips provide a foundation for anyone looking into Dern’s filmography for the first time. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 20 May 2026 Stewart is one of several octogenarian (or near) rockers who continue to perform publicly, a list that includes James Taylor, Paul McCartney (who was here at the Fonda back in the spring), Cher and Kenny Loggins to name a few. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 11 June 2026 While many of his octogenarian contemporaries in Congress, like former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and former Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, have opted to retire after this year, Clyburn decided to run again at age 85. — Sam Gringlas, NPR, 27 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for octogenarian

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Undermanned in the middle and inadequately equipped on the back end, Holland, a septuagenarian with four Stanley Cup rings, will have to earn every word of his reputation this summer.

— Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 28 June 2026
Shudder’s French septuagenarian spy pic Reflection in a Dead Diamond then took home the Gotham for Outstanding Original Film, Broadcast or Streaming.

— Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 1 June 2026

Definition of septuagenarian

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The Venice Film Festival will pay tribute to nonagenarian Italian director Tinto Brass at its upcoming edition with a pre-opening screening of his London-shot 1967 pop thriller Deadly Sweet starring Jean-Louis Trintignant and Ewa Aulin.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 June 2026
He and Chen are joined by New York bassist David Wong and Los Angeles drummer Roy McCurdy, whose induction into the nonagenarian club comes November 28.

— Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 25 June 2026

Definition of nonagenarian

Adjective

Never leave children, elderly adults or pets in a parked car or truck, even for a few minutes, even if the windows are open, public safety agencies warn.

— Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 July 2026
According to police, an elderly driver struck a vehicle, struck the pedestrians and then crashed into a building.

— Jose Fabian, CBS News, 2 July 2026

Definition of elderly

Adjective

During the siege, he got used to doing everything from birthing babies to setting broken bones and caring for geriatric patients and those with chronic diseases.

— Janine di Giovanni, Vanity Fair, 25 June 2026
Miami Jewish Health, which has the largest geriatric care center in the southeast United States and the largest nursing home in Florida, has had to reduce bed capacity by 120 at its nursing home, said Jason Pincus, vice president and nursing home administrator of the organization.

— Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026

Definition of geriatric

Adjective

Asked about the impact of successor Mojtaba Khamenei’s absence, Kamrava questioned the official explanation of security concerns, especially given the public appearance of other senior figures, and pointed to previous reports of his injury.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Sophomore Brett Burnor and senior Nash McElree, a transfer from Texas, are competing.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of senior

Adjective

Its contents range from 19th-century anti-aging pills, to biologist Charles Darwin’s walking stick, to striking nude self-portraits by then-sexagenarian British photographer John Coplans.

— Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
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

Definition of sexagenarian

Adjective

Lally has been named as one of 48 centenarian ambassadors still alive today who were born in Ireland between 1920 and 1926 and whose names appear on the official census records that were released by the Irish National Archives in April.

— Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Healthy habits, like those in the centenarian survey, can bolster longevity by reducing the forces that age us, such as chronic inflammation, blood vessel damage, mitochondrial decline, muscle loss, and stress, Weiss said.

— Kristen Fischer, Health, 11 May 2026

Definition of centenarian

Adjective

First was an anti-aging and beauty-focused treatment that combined 20 minutes in a relaxingly warm red light bed with a Japanese Microbiome and Fermented Enzyme Facial.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
The Osea Anti-Aging Body Balm uniquely acts as both a moisturizer and a serum, combining intense hydration with anti-aging, skin-firming benefits.

— Melony Forcier, InStyle, 2 July 2026

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