as in elders
a person of advanced years
a family film that will appeal to youngsters and oldsters alike
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Recent Examples of oldsters
Enough with the oldsters, what about those kids?
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Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
Most oldsters like myself still will probably find revisiting the piece enjoyable.
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Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
But Italian brainrot’s invisible massiveness, totally foreign to oldsters but beloved by children across continents and languages, is a compelling and chilling showcase of our frazzled internet culture landscape.
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Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
10 Sep. 2025
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
Most oldsters like myself still will probably find revisiting the piece enjoyable.
—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
But Italian brainrot’s invisible massiveness, totally foreign to oldsters but beloved by children across continents and languages, is a compelling and chilling showcase of our frazzled internet culture landscape.
—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oldsters
Noun
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On most measures, young people are more pessimistic than their elders about the future of the country and the resilience of the American dream, the aspiration that has fueled generations of Americans.
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At first Zeke seems the very embodiment of older generations’ complaints about GenZ ennui, but Rice isn’t taking cheap shots — not least since since his elders-but-not-wisers get no more flattering a portrait once George (Camp) enters the scene.
Noun
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About a third of adults in Texas identify as non-Christian, according to Pew Research Center surveys from 2023-2024.
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The penalties may be increased if violators have a prior criminal history and apply to both adults and juveniles.
Noun
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Now, thanks entirely to Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, the scales are tipping back towards the geriatrics.
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Raya Elfadel Kheirbek is a professor of medicine and chief of the division of palliative medicine and geriatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
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Designed with the needs of senior dogs in mind, this recipe helps keep beloved old-timers going strong.
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The old-timers try to stay in touch.
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“Oldsters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oldsters. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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