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
Who among us oldsters doesn’t enjoy a good VFX-costume parlay?
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Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025
Folks back in the day had Yoda as their feisty oldster and the kids now have Maz. 36.
—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
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Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025
Folks back in the day had Yoda as their feisty oldster and the kids now have Maz. 36.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oldster
Noun
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Respect for elders is being replaced by resentment of elders.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
13 Apr. 2026
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Fatou, the world’s oldest gorilla living in captivity, rang in her 69th birthday with a celebratory spread fit for a beloved elder — no cake required.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The law will expand background checks for adults living with guardians and create a new Child Welfare Ombudsman, which is an independent advocate inside the attorney general's office to handle complaints and review child welfare practices.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Garrison had two adult sons and three grandchildren, but also a baby girl from a more recent relationship.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The housing tide is shifting, and for now, the edge has gone to the stodgy old-timers.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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In the last few months, six people have moved into the town, most of them relatives of the old-timers.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In Episode 12, Robby suggested Mohan's skill set and work rate were both better suited for geriatrics.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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At another table, a young Black guy with facial tattoos was playing $100 hands and had developed a rollicking alliance with the white-haired geriatric at the other end of the table.—
McKay Coppins,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Oldster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oldster. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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