as in elders
a person of advanced years
more and more senior citizens are living active, rewarding lives
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Recent Examples of senior citizens
Spectator admission is $15 for adults, $10 for senior citizens and veterans, $5 for children, and children of ages 3 and younger get free admission.
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Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
Meals on Wheels Atlanta is a 65-year-old organization that can serve up to 3,500 meals to senior citizens every single day.
—CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Some discounts are available for active or retired military personnel, first responders, senior citizens (60 years or older), students and large groups.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
And for the first time, Congress recognized that not all senior citizens wanted to wait until age 65 to claim benefits.
—Tom Margenau, Dallas Morning News, 18 Jan. 2026
Those changes include a larger standard deduction, a bonus deduction for senior citizens and a tax break on tips .
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte’s Angel Tree program matches children in need with anonymous donors who buy them presents for Christmas, and provides senior citizens with gifts.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2026
The food bank provides food and other supplies for the pets of senior citizens, low-income families, people with disabilities or terminal illnesses, veterans, and homeless community members.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The Pembroke man was a postal inspector, investigating scams that targeted senior citizens and other vulnerable populations.
—Isabelle Friedman, Boston Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
Meals on Wheels Atlanta is a 65-year-old organization that can serve up to 3,500 meals to senior citizens every single day.
—CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Some discounts are available for active or retired military personnel, first responders, senior citizens (60 years or older), students and large groups.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
And for the first time, Congress recognized that not all senior citizens wanted to wait until age 65 to claim benefits.
—Tom Margenau, Dallas Morning News, 18 Jan. 2026
Those changes include a larger standard deduction, a bonus deduction for senior citizens and a tax break on tips .
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte’s Angel Tree program matches children in need with anonymous donors who buy them presents for Christmas, and provides senior citizens with gifts.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2026
The food bank provides food and other supplies for the pets of senior citizens, low-income families, people with disabilities or terminal illnesses, veterans, and homeless community members.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The Pembroke man was a postal inspector, investigating scams that targeted senior citizens and other vulnerable populations.
—Isabelle Friedman, Boston Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for senior citizens
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What Mager is showing here is the difference between kids and adults, the openness and willingness to be bold and confront things head on with matter-of-fact honesty in a world that is being screwed up by their elders and those in charge.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2026
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No paintings of stoic elders in headdresses.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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And the steepest declines in reading skills among adults can be found among 20-somethings.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Sponsored by Palomar College for adults and high school students.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Senior citizens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/senior%20citizens. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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