senior citizens

plural of senior citizen

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of senior citizens The worst of listeria usually hits senior citizens, children under 5 and pregnant women, who can suffer stillbirths and miscarriages. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025 Tickets are $30, $25 for students, senior citizens and military in advance; $5 more at the door. Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2025 That was followed by a stint as a teacher and helping out in a care home for senior citizens. Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025 The Thomases have given back to the community by providing meals to senior citizens and the homeless, and catering banquets and events. Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 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 How does the bill impact senior citizens? Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for senior citizens
Noun
  • Directly referencing elders in such a manner is exceptionally rare in ancient inscriptions, underscoring the significance of the find.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Our elders know how to make tools and sealskin pants the right way.
    Jennie Punter, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Another would allow kids as young as 14 to be tried as adults for certain crimes.
    Joey Garrison, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Advertisement Other proposals include lowering the age of juveniles who can be prosecuted as adults from 16 to 14 and allowing the president to appoint the city’s attorney general.
    Connor Greene, Time, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Senior citizens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/senior%20citizens. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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