SENIORITY Synonyms: 107 Similar and Opposite Words

seniority

noun

Definition of seniority

as in senility

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Recent Examples of seniority Decisions are announced from the bench by order of seniority of the author, with Roberts going last. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 July 2026 After the assemblies, longtime Colorado Democratic strategist Mike Dino told CBS Colorado that DeGette's name recognition and congressional seniority were significant advantages in the race, but that her poor showing caught him off guard. — Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 1 July 2026 The chief justice speaks first, followed by the rest of the court in order of seniority. — The Conversation, 24 June 2026 New York is best served by having members with seniority. — Bradley Tusk, New York Daily News, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for seniority

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Noun

Trump has boosted a conspiracy theory that Biden’s administration used the autopen without his knowledge to cover up his alleged senility.

— Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Then the interview happens, and Thomas is swinging between lucidity and senility, and a million things about their relationship come up, and the fiction records the interview the phone couldn’t capture.

— Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026

Definition of senility

Noun

Media reports praise his maturity and exceptional goalscoring ability.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Factors like maintenance, location, interest rates, and landscaping maturity can all influence which option makes the most sense for you and your family.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of maturity

Noun

Infantino attempted to frame his retreat as evidence of responsive leadership, arguing that unity must take precedence over division.

— Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
In many cities, the autonomy of drug users has taken precedence over nearly everything and everyone else, not least working-class families like Monsegur’s who must live alongside addicts and accept dystopian decay.

— Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026

Definition of precedence

Noun

Another simple and highly effective tool is the one-page profile — a short introduction of the child to teachers highlighting strengths, communication preferences, sensory considerations, effective motivators and important accommodations.

— Jennifer Durocher, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
For contract negotiations valued between $3,000 and $100,000, the city uses a lowest-responsible-bidder evaluation and provides a 5% preference to certified small businesses within Fort Worth.

— Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of preference

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