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Recent Examples of seniority
Researchers have begun calling this the seniority cliff.
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Cindy Rodriguez Constable, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Her institutional knowledge, experience and seniority are especially valuable during this time of upheaval.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026
Some of the employees whose positions were being cut could bump into a vacant position or receive a role based on seniority.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
The layoffs impacted employees with a wide array of seniority, according to those involved and with knowledge of the plans.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 12 May 2026
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Cindy Rodriguez Constable, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Her institutional knowledge, experience and seniority are especially valuable during this time of upheaval.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026
Some of the employees whose positions were being cut could bump into a vacant position or receive a role based on seniority.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
The layoffs impacted employees with a wide array of seniority, according to those involved and with knowledge of the plans.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seniority
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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
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Is Chuck Schumer headed down the same dark treadmill to senility pioneered by Dementia Joe Biden before him?—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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What is a privilege and immunity of a citizen of the United States?—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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Watching the 38-year-old magician play at close quarters is always a joy and a privilege, and last night at Auburn University’s Jordan-Hare Stadium was no exception.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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For her third project, the singer and UGA alumna chose a pink theme to symbolize themes of confidence and maturity when falling in love.—
DeAsia Paige,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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Mercury’s approaching square to Saturn, however, asks for maturity around what is owed, promised or implied.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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While this can also be deeply romantic and poetic, themes surrounding your home, family, friendships and inner world take precedence.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Instead, the section of a plane takes precedence.—
Joey Skladany,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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Far from being a sign of dotage, scientists concurred, music practice in old age confers all kinds of cognitive benefits.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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In his basketball dotage, Kyle Lowry is getting soft.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Making decisions that are the prerogative of grieving family members usually gets you in trouble; refraining from interfering does not.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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Like Lake, defensive lineman Kobie Turner insistently cautioned that whatever Donald decides to do or not do was his former teammate’s prerogative.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Another indicator of ripeness is the tendril (the curling bit of vine), which will turn dry and brown when the melon is ready to harvest.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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Spinach Freezing preserves spinach's freshness because it’s typically done at peak ripeness, helping lock in nutrients before the leaves have time to wilt.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
28 May 2026
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Becerra also had an edge among voters registered as no party preference or registered with other parties — who make up almost a third of the state electorate.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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This idea—that values are revealed through felt preference, not intellectual agreement—runs throughout his work.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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“Seniority.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seniority. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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