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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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 -
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 Chinese retailer, known for its range of cheap ultra-fast-fashion clothing and criticisms of its labor and environmental practices, is nestled on the sixth floor of a more than century-old building in Paris, a city famous for high-end fashion and a recent green push.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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In contexts not concerning the elite private colleges of New England and their decades-old conflicts and syllabi and on-campus squabbles, this mode of prestige media procedure matters absolutely and enormously, at scales difficult to tabulate.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 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
Adjective
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Ethical safeguards must always be in place to ensure clarity, independence, and protection for aged donors, particularly those facing cognitive decline.—
Norman B. Gildin,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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Eligible individuals for this Meals on Wheels program must be homebound and aged 60 or older, unable to shop for or cook meals and who face challenges due to disability, illness or isolation.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Older.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/older. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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