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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Outside the trendy thrift shops and cafes, elderly women in headscarves sweep sidewalks with rustic brooms while teens whiz by on electric scooters.—
Lori Rackl,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026 -
The suspect accused of killing three elderly men in Hawaii has been charged with murder, along with almost a dozen criminal offenses, authorities announced on Sunday.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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According to News 12, the 43-year-old reality star told VUE Magazine about his plans to enter the political sphere at their spring edition party on Thursday night.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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They were jostled by men carrying heavy crates, cursed out by a man selling a pair of old boots, and viewed with suspicion by seemingly everyone else.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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And are there any tips and tricks for planning and executing the perfect anti-aging trip?—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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The company researches health issues related to aging and uses AI to generate formulas that can potentially boost women's health and promise anti-aging effects.—
Ardian Wibisono,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Try bar bites like Mission Street guacamole, Dungeness crab rolls, or Mary’s chicken sliders, then move on to mains like Lobster Thermidor, 14-day dry-aged Flannery Beef, and roasted butternut squash ravioli.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The burger, made with meat dry-aged for 45 days, is treated with the same reverence as steak, and that’s reflected in the price — between $60-74, depending on beef prices.—
Tony Sachs,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Older.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/older. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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