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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An elder-care assistant needs a verifiable history of respectful, competent service.—
Jan Liphardt,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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In fact, that process may be the most important legacy elder generations leave behind.—
Christina Binkley,
Robb Report,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But the disease is highly treatable if caught early; screening is recommended for adults ages 45 to 75 at average risk.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
12 Oct. 2025
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Young cousins were told to go play while adults tensely discussed the case.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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California’s vulnerable House Republicans are a diverse gaggle that includes new blood and old-timers, a Trump antagonist and a Trump lickspittle.—
Michelle Cottle,
Mercury News,
24 Sep. 2025
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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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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 20 Oct. 2025.
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