OLDNESS Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

oldness

noun

Definition of oldness

as in senility

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Noun

Trump has boosted a conspiracy theory that Biden’s administration used the autopen without his knowledge to cover up his alleged senility.

— Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Then the interview happens, and Thomas is swinging between lucidity and senility, and a million things about their relationship come up, and the fiction records the interview the phone couldn’t capture.

— Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026

Definition of senility

Noun

According to the agreement, the school district must establish, display and make accessible physical or digital overtime rotation lists based on seniority.

— Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
Graham leaves a major void in the Senate, where seniority can determine influence.

— Meg Kinnard, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

Definition of seniority

Noun

The certification marks another step in CFM’s broader effort to enhance the maturity and operational efficiency of its latest-generation engines.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026
In the end, a polished, professional presentation and an easy-to-use digital portal can help build trust with clients and show a level of maturity that can set a business above a crowded market.

— K.H. Koehler, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Definition of maturity

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While fashion has a way of chasing the fountain of youth, Kate Spade might have a particular claim on the future consumer as its mix of whimsy and chic has a natural appeal for those moving into adulthood.

— Evan Clark, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
Elsewhere, the attempts to push the beloved main characters of the first series (minus Suki, inexplicably absent) into adulthood yield mostly disappointing results.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 20 July 2026

Definition of adulthood

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