as in elder
a person of advanced years
a family film that will appeal to youngsters and oldsters alike
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Recent Examples of oldster
Folks back in the day had Yoda as their feisty oldster and the kids now have Maz. 36.
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Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 24 May 2023
The Duke is the true tale of an eccentric oldster who, in 1961, stole a Francisco Goya painting of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London.
—Dallas News, 28 Apr. 2022
Stalking the herd is easier than stalking the old and wary lone bull, which has been expelled from the flock by the young bloods, or stalking an old bull with an askaria young bull that serves as stooge and bodyguard to the oldster.
—Robert Ruark, Field & Stream, 1 Dec. 2020
While Rivers was plotting and plodding his way to victory Sunday, another oldster threw five touchdown passes with his new team.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Oct. 2020
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Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 24 May 2023
The Duke is the true tale of an eccentric oldster who, in 1961, stole a Francisco Goya painting of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London.
—Dallas News, 28 Apr. 2022
Stalking the herd is easier than stalking the old and wary lone bull, which has been expelled from the flock by the young bloods, or stalking an old bull with an askaria young bull that serves as stooge and bodyguard to the oldster.
—Robert Ruark, Field & Stream, 1 Dec. 2020
While Rivers was plotting and plodding his way to victory Sunday, another oldster threw five touchdown passes with his new team.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Oct. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oldster
Noun
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Caring for both children and elders over the years, Ross saw firsthand how common loneliness can be.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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Learning from elders Drafted by the Utah Mammoth in 2021 when they were still known as the Arizona Coyotes, Thomas has attended NHL development camps in Phoenix and Salt Lake City.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The church later updated guidelines to instruct leaders never to disregard abuse reports and allowed minors to bring a parent or adult to private interviews with local bishops.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Dohn Community High School in Cincinnati offered a credit recovery program for adults and high school classes for students with behavioral issues.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The old-timer included, well, an old-timer, a fella in overalls with his forearm resting on a barrel.—
Neal Rubin,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Hence, the elimination of the 'old-timer' from the signage.—
Anna Commander
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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What had long been the province of geriatrics quickly morphed into something performative and hyper-masculine, with podcasters hyping testosterone injections, influencers displaying stacks of supplements, and billionaires interested in blood plasma exchanges as a way to live longer.—
Anne Marie Chaker,
Time,
20 Sep. 2025
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With Spinal Tap, the joke never gets old, even if the hilarious-as-ever heavy metal trio is now bordering on geriatric.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Oldster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oldster. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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