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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Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people and those with weakened immune systems.

— Mary Lyle, Arkansas Online, 23 July 2026
One Sunday, Henrichsen assaulted an elderly couple walking along a road, knocking over an 80-year-old man and striking his wife, according to a memo compiled by the neighborhood homeowner’s association.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of elderly

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Unlike my original e-bike, the Huffy includes metal fenders, a metal chain guard, and a battery that can charge in or out of the bike - all for a third of the price of my old bike.

— William Roberson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Tyler James Feehan shared memories of the 25-year-old who was killed on July 17 as a result of Iranian strikes on Jordan.

— Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

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There are also markdowns on splurge-worthy gems like this best-selling slushie machine and ice cream maker, as well as this Wavytalk red light mask that checks all of the boxes for Charlize Theron’s anti-aging skincare routine.

— Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
The four-in-one anti-aging serum hydrates, brightens, tightens, and plumps skin.

— Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 12 July 2026

Definition of aging

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Secondhand furniture and decor can introduce the unusual shapes, aged finishes and one-of-a-kind details that make a room feel collected rather than copied.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
If the same email connects to a middle-aged man on one platform and a young woman on another, that's a red flag.

— Artem Lalaiants, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

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