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
As a senior citizen, Norris experienced an unlikely digital resurgence in the 2000s.
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Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
The precarious nature of housing for senior citizens has become painfully evident.
—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
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Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
The precarious nature of housing for senior citizens has become painfully evident.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for senior citizen
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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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
Noun
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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 19 Apr. 2026.
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