OLDSTERS Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

oldsters

noun

plural of oldster

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? — 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

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Noun

And, a consistent thread over the years, many students were interested in learning from their elders – everything from family histories to intergenerational advice and tough conversations about grief.

— Janet W. Lee, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026
Indigenous Australians use the titles ‘uncle’ and ‘aunt’ as marks of respect for community elders.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of elders

Noun

The hospital complex in San Francisco was ranked top nationally in several specialties as well, including geriatrics, pulmonology — the treatment of respiratory conditions — and lung surgery.

— Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026
The report rated hospital performance in 14 specialties or specialty areas, ranging from cancer to geriatrics to urology.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of geriatrics

Noun

While the boys bicker over stickball rules, old-timers Keith Hernandez, Willie Randolph and Tom Seaver argue from a stoop.

— Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
There are the old-timers who have been cracking jokes on stage since before Gen Zers were born, including Marc Maron, Chelsea Handler and Martin Lawrence.

— Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 9 Sep. 2026

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