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Recent Examples of seniority
In Otis, seniority usually determines the lucky employees who get to shepherd the helium to the parade, a haul of more than 24 hours.
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 24 Nov. 2025
Sufficient seniority One of the biggest differences between a Formula One driver and an Excel World Champion, outside of the relative risks involved in both professions (though many will attest that a debt model can get quite dangerous), is that the latter still has a day job.
—Shikhar Sachdev, HubSpot, 21 Nov. 2025
The authority of these political figures derived from seniority and from their direct contributions to the communist revolution.
—Deng Yuwen, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2025
All of the workers have bumping rights, Safeway noted, meaning displaced workers who have seniority could bump other workers with less seniority.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 24 Nov. 2025
Sufficient seniority One of the biggest differences between a Formula One driver and an Excel World Champion, outside of the relative risks involved in both professions (though many will attest that a debt model can get quite dangerous), is that the latter still has a day job.
—Shikhar Sachdev, HubSpot, 21 Nov. 2025
The authority of these political figures derived from seniority and from their direct contributions to the communist revolution.
—Deng Yuwen, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2025
All of the workers have bumping rights, Safeway noted, meaning displaced workers who have seniority could bump other workers with less seniority.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seniority
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After the muddle of Kamala Harris and the senility of Joe Biden, Democrats need substantive and sophisticated leaders primed for traditional and new media alike.—
Harpers Magazine,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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And their patriarch, battling the cruel advance of senility.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
11 July 2025
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Notably, this includes the brand’s first-ever foray into the state of Maine, which has never before had the privilege of enjoying the ALDI shopping experience.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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This home takes that privilege to the next level with an indoor-outdoor design by Malek Alqadi Folly.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
14 Jan. 2026
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But in the second season of the series, which wrapped last Sunday, a new sense of uncertainty, reflection, and maturity grips the central characters, making for even better television.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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And maybe that just comes with getting older and gaining maturity.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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In other words, paperwork took precedence over a medication proven to be safe and effective.—
Ross Marchand,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Jan. 2026
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These ideas are as warm and welcoming as color drenching with more historic precedence.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 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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In our dotage, many of us look askance at our motor vehicle and opt to head for Staters in the ubiquitous golf cart.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
22 June 2025
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Successfully arguing an insanity defense, the prerogative of any defendant, is a difficult hurdle.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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The district judge declined her jurisdictional prerogatives, saying that the case was too serious to be settled in a magistrates’ court and must be heard by a Crown Court, which deals with the most severe criminal offenses.—
Rosa Lyster,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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This is partly due to personal preference, but leaving plants standing through winter also helps certain plants grow better and even provides perks to local wildlife.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Staff greet returning guests by name and remember preferences without prompting.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Jan. 2026
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How much a banana will affect your blood sugar levels depends on its ripeness.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
29 Dec. 2025
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Additionally, the ripeness of bananas can change the calorie and nutrient content.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
27 Dec. 2025
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“Seniority.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seniority. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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