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
The precarious nature of housing for senior citizens has become painfully evident.
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James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
That research helped shape the kinds of events and programs the branch now hosts, including digital skills programs, events with resources for senior citizens and programs for children.
—Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
During his campaign for mayor last year, Bryan Calvo promised to eliminate property taxes for senior citizens.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
The Democrat called for cuts, including to a program designed to save senior citizens money, but Republicans said the cuts may not be deep enough.
—Christine Sloan, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
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James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
That research helped shape the kinds of events and programs the branch now hosts, including digital skills programs, events with resources for senior citizens and programs for children.
—Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
During his campaign for mayor last year, Bryan Calvo promised to eliminate property taxes for senior citizens.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
The Democrat called for cuts, including to a program designed to save senior citizens money, but Republicans said the cuts may not be deep enough.
—Christine Sloan, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for senior citizen
Noun
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But Gen Z is now the most active cinemagoing demographic, attending more films per year than their elders, according to a new Fandango study.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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One of the pillars of the Tongan Polynesian culture is to respect your elders.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Camry then caught fire, and after the fire was put out, the driver, an adult male, was extricated from the wreck and pronounced dead at the scene, police said.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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There’s a dedicated family pool, an adults-only pool (great for parents whose kids are old enough to be off on their own), a quiet pool, and a sleek infinity pool at King’s Pond; the pond is another draw for kids who are learning to snorkel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Then, the golden-ager Silver Classics Crew got the crowd on their feet with a lively performance.—
Kiersten Willis,
AJC.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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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 10 Apr. 2026.
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