as in elderly
being of advanced years and especially past middle age
an older woman was the chief librarian for the town
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Adjective
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They were described as an elderly couple, the CHP said.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026 -
Many people are ignored for decades, particularly great performers and elderly folks who conceal their qualities.—
Lucy Jones
April 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The rules generally wouldn't apply to children, people 65 or older, or people with disabilities or serious health issues.—
Samantha Liss,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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At Kingfisher Bar & Grill, a higher-volume restaurant with slightly older clientele, setting expectations is important.—
Jaia Clingham-David,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Peptide injections have exploded in popularity in the wellness community, whose members say certain formulations can have anti-aging effects or boost athletic performance.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
16 Apr. 2026
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Available as injectables, intravenous infusions, pills and nasal sprays, the molecules are rumored to help with weight loss, anti-aging and rapid muscle repair.—
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There were five teenagers, aged 14 and 15, in the Corsa at the time, UK news outlet LBC reported.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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In his earliest appearances as Sam, Kani had to apply gray makeup to his beard and temples to be believable as the middle-aged employee.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Older.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/older. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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