as in elder
a person of advanced years
more and more senior citizens are living active, rewarding lives
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Recent Examples of senior citizen
If the index used to calculate the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) does not reflect a senior citizen's actual spending and results in a lower increase, then that is a cut in Social Security.
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Eaton says the area is occupied by many senior citizens as well as a few families with young children.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
The county has also expanded its transportation options for senior citizens and individuals with disabilities through its dial-a-ride service, which is expected to provide 14,000 rides this year.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
Slavin is advocating for residuals to be included as eligible earnings for union members who are senior citizens.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2025
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Eaton says the area is occupied by many senior citizens as well as a few families with young children.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
The county has also expanded its transportation options for senior citizens and individuals with disabilities through its dial-a-ride service, which is expected to provide 14,000 rides this year.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
Slavin is advocating for residuals to be included as eligible earnings for union members who are senior citizens.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for senior citizen
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During a hospital stay, Roy’s enfeebled mother fixates on the caste and religious affiliations of the doctors treating her—the sort of thing that will be familiar to anyone who has cringed at a diminished elder’s unfiltered prejudices.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
3 Sep. 2025
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Growing up with her dad — songwriter and producer Kim Bullard who played with Crosby, Stills, & Nash, and Simon & Garfunkel — as well as elders who were all musicians, Rose learned how to flesh out her poetry into songs.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The center opened eight weeks ago and aims to close the gap in support for adult day center services in Tennessee.—
Ruben Montoya,
Nashville Tennessean,
8 Sep. 2025
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The books are now located on the top shelves of adult nonfiction sections, with signs notifying patrons of the change.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Corey Perry, the 39-year-old golden-ager, kept up with McDavid and Draisaitl at times.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Sitting alone among these ancients can be a profound experience.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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Read More: These 5 Ancient Civilizations Treasured Their Pets Coping with Critters The discovery of archeological remains has helped scientists better understand how ancients coped with bothersome critters.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Senior citizen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/senior%20citizen. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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