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Recent Examples of octogenarian
Fatih Akin directs, from an autobiographical screenplay by octogenarian filmmaker Hark Bohm.
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Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
Set during the Great Depression, a Milwaukee detective’s quest to find a Wisconsin cheese heiress lands him in Hungary and on a collision course with history to meet Nazis, spies, and swing musicians in the octogenarian literary giant’s first novel in over a decade.
—Tomi Obaro, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2025
Fourteen other kids and three octogenarian parishioners were wounded but expected to survive, the chief said.
—Mark Vancleave, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Camper’s Peu Path is flexible and utilitarian, versatile (pair it with a dress, or pair it with poplin pants and a tee), and nearly octogenarian.
—Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 11 Aug. 2025
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Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
Set during the Great Depression, a Milwaukee detective’s quest to find a Wisconsin cheese heiress lands him in Hungary and on a collision course with history to meet Nazis, spies, and swing musicians in the octogenarian literary giant’s first novel in over a decade.
—Tomi Obaro, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2025
Fourteen other kids and three octogenarian parishioners were wounded but expected to survive, the chief said.
—Mark Vancleave, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Camper’s Peu Path is flexible and utilitarian, versatile (pair it with a dress, or pair it with poplin pants and a tee), and nearly octogenarian.
—Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for octogenarian
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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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That November 2013 visit led to a weeklong FBI seizure in April 2014 that captured worldwide attention as people questioned how and why a nonagenarian Hoosier, considered a pillar of his community, hoarded cultural treasures for so long while evading the law.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
5 Nov. 2025
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To do so is to put yourself in Hicks’s shoes in the 1950s, when the now-nonagenarian was exploring the textile traditions of the Andes for her undergraduate thesis at Yale.—
Catherine Hong,
Architectural Digest,
28 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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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
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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Juicing may offer some anti-aging benefits, especially for people who don't eat enough fruits and vegetables.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Verywell Health,
4 Nov. 2025
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The masks use a form of collagen peptides—a buzzy skincare ingredient beloved for its anti-ageing properties as well as hydrating hyaluronic acid and skin barrier supporting niacinamide.—
Ellie Davis,
Vogue,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Octogenarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/octogenarian. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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