OLDER Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

older

adjective

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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So, for example, 4 NAZA would mean four other people killed — women, children, elderly, the term doesn’t differentiate.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
In the film, Efira plays Marie-Lou, who runs a care facility outside Paris and pushes for gentler treatment of its elderly residents.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of elderly

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The sheriff's office's drone was used to assist in checking the approximately 28-acre property and helped identify old kennel and animal-confinement areas.

— River Valley Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
The 27-year-old pre-training researcher’s dramatic resignation has fired off a provocative warning on X that instantly sent ripples across the tech sector.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026

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Importantly, Chien says the survey does not advocate an anti-aging narrative.

— Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Also formulated with hyaluronic acid, shea butter, collagen, peptides, and niacinamide, this anti-aging powerhouse remains true to its name thanks to a seemingly endless list of hydrating ingredients.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of aging

Adjective

Lewis Miley, the 20-year-old academy graduate, agreed a contract extension in May and Newcastle signed eight players all aged 24 or under over the summer.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The strike killed a husband and wife, alongside their two daughters, aged 8 and 12.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026

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