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as in ancestors
one who is older than another
since the man next door is my senior by a number of years, I always address him as "Mr. Barton"
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as in superiors
one who is above another in rank, station, or office
the young attorney benefited from the mentorship of one of his seniors at the firm
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as in elders
the senior member of a group
when he retires, she will be the senior on the faculty
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as in adults
a person of advanced years
weekday movie matinees are often popular with seniors
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Recent Examples of seniors
Last September, more than 16,000 students were named semifinalists for being the highest-scoring entrants from each state, with proportions based on each state’s total of graduating seniors.
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
Many of them just don’t have any idea that there are issues around seniors and hunger and social isolation in our country.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 20 May 2026
The third team of students, seniors Trenton Venable and Eden Matongo, worked on the Capone Veggie, the only vegetarian pizza in the competition.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026
McDonald's has game in basketball circles, having occasionally teamed up with sneaker makers on special shoes – and its sponsorship of the McDonald's All-American Games, annual postseason basketball showcases of the top high school seniors.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 20 May 2026
A lot of the other seniors on this team were on varsity or JV as freshmen that year.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
There are also 20% off discounts for students and seniors who are able to verify their student status or age.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
With only about a month left before graduation, eligible high school seniors across Los Angeles County still have time to claim scholarship funding worth up to $1,500 to pay for college, trade school or other education expenses.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Some special housing projects are exempt, including housing for seniors, veterans and homeless support programs.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
Many of them just don’t have any idea that there are issues around seniors and hunger and social isolation in our country.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 20 May 2026
The third team of students, seniors Trenton Venable and Eden Matongo, worked on the Capone Veggie, the only vegetarian pizza in the competition.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026
McDonald's has game in basketball circles, having occasionally teamed up with sneaker makers on special shoes – and its sponsorship of the McDonald's All-American Games, annual postseason basketball showcases of the top high school seniors.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 20 May 2026
A lot of the other seniors on this team were on varsity or JV as freshmen that year.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
There are also 20% off discounts for students and seniors who are able to verify their student status or age.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
With only about a month left before graduation, eligible high school seniors across Los Angeles County still have time to claim scholarship funding worth up to $1,500 to pay for college, trade school or other education expenses.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Some special housing projects are exempt, including housing for seniors, veterans and homeless support programs.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seniors
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This is among the most universal pieces of advice from our ancestors.—
Jonathan Haidt,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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One by one, group members tearfully thanked their ancestors and poured white rum on the beach.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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Brown’s team submitted an affidavit to superiors at the DOJ that did not make a strong enough case to move forward with what Olsen wanted.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
1 May 2026
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Lower-ranking officers were able to tell their superiors what wasn’t going well and argue forcefully for changing course.—
Cody Turner,
The Conversation,
1 May 2026
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Clemishire, along with her father, filed a $1 million defamation suit in Dallas County against Morris, his wife, Debbie, the church, its current and former elders and a church staff member.—
Giles Hudson,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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But in an abrupt shift, a new poll released Monday finds young people’s confidence has plummeted over the past two years — while their elders remain more upbeat.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Layers of corn tortillas, cheese, and chicken make this recipe an easy favorite of kids and adults alike.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
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Among current offerings, the lowest standard one-day ticket costs 499 yuan or about $73 for adults.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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But this layered intelligence rarely travels beyond marketing teams into boardrooms where bosses have the final say.—
Alex Cooper,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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And according to my scorecard, which averaged grades across five economic yardsticks, Powell’s eight years at the helm earned the second-worst California-centric score compared with the previous four central bank bosses.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
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The league’s 32 players come from a variety of places and levels of experience, ranging from Division I, II and III to the NBA G League and overseas veterans.—
Jason Beede,
Sun Sentinel,
16 May 2026
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Last year's polesitter was Robert Swartzman (who is not in IndyCar this year), but this change plays into the hands of Indy 500 veterans.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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What was shocking was that searches for novels about geriatrics period almost exclusively turned up women not very much older.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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Most American medical schools ensure that every student rotates through pediatrics; far fewer require a dedicated geriatrics rotation.—
Ken Dychtwald,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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But if the online tool cannot be turned back on safely, school officials will work with deans, department heads, and instructors regarding alternate ways to end the semester, sharing more information before noon Sunday.—
William Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Possibly this was the case at élite law schools in the nineteen-nineties, where even the most obdurate deans could not afford to ignore their militant students indefinitely.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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“Seniors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seniors. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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