seniors

noun

plural of senior
1
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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2
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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3
as in elders
the senior member of a group when he retires, she will be the senior on the faculty

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4
as in adults
a person of advanced years weekday movie matinees are often popular with seniors

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Recent Examples of seniors While most of us volunteers are seniors, the staff is much younger. — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026 High school seniors are embracing nostalgic backpacks as a way to reflect on their childhood and express creativity. — Melissa Willets, Parents, 8 Aug. 2026 The park district and the city are two separate government bodies, a group of seniors in Markham is on a mission to change that. — Jermont Terry, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026 Transit discounts are available for seniors, disabled and student riders. — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026 The course has been rated in the World Top 100 by Today’s Golfer, hosts the Jamaica Pro-am tournament each November, has held numerous professional events including the Jamaica Open, Dunhill Cup and European PGA seniors. — Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Admission on Saturday and Sunday is $10 adults, children and seniors. — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026 The state department of human services estimates that about 39% of enrollees are under the age of 21, 13% are seniors and 59% are nursing home residents. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026 The initiative also aims to counter the perception that the facility is merely a gym and reestablish it as a community anchor for families, seniors, single parents and children with special needs. — Chase Jordan august 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seniors
  1. ancestors
  2. superiors
  3. elders
  4. adults
  5. bosses
  6. veterans
  7. geriatrics
  8. deans
Noun
  • Those with the funds to file a court case, essentially suing the Italian state for sexism against their female ancestors, are likely to win, but legal action is lengthy and costly.
    — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Therefore, this benefit must reach everyone, not only those whose ancestors match the reference sets from past decades.
    — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of ancestors
Noun
  • Others objected to a military officer’s setting criteria for civilian superiors.
    — KORI SCHAKE, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2026
  • High achievers seek out new opportunities, consistently deliver strong results and earn the trust of their superiors.
    — Kim Meninger, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of superiors
Noun
  • Our elders deserve to feel safe and the office's Elder Abuse Section is committed to holding those who harm them fully accountable.
    — Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • In Gaza City, community elders, mokhtars, local dignitaries and civil defense crews gathered Tuesday for a mass funeral after the recovery effort that was accomplished with a single excavator and simple hand tools.
    — Bilal Shbeir, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of elders
Noun
  • My attitude, when adults behave like middle-schoolers, is to take the high road and ignore it.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the older adults’ confidence dropped, aligning with previous research showing that older adults are generally better able to gauge their ability to perform complex tasks.
    — C. Michael White, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of adults
Noun
  • The ongoing sagas of Getz and Hoyer, two executives who got their jobs the old-school Chicago way — with no bothersome hiring searches conducted by their bosses — are ones that continue to fascinate me.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • California’s bosses were adding jobs slowly but at a far faster pace than the rest of the nation in early 2026.
    — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of bosses
Noun
  • Licht sounded even more confident in the Bucs’ relationship with quarterback Baker Mayfield, who will play under the final year of his contract after the club failed to meet his deadline to reach an extension when veterans reported.
    — Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026
  • After taking a few classes in the drone program, Medina was introduced to Vets to Drones, a free network of veterans, instructors and organizations who provide training and mentorship to connect veterans with the drone workforce.
    — Lillian Ashworth, Oc Register, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of veterans
Noun
  • The hospital complex in San Francisco was ranked top nationally in several specialties as well, including geriatrics, pulmonology — the treatment of respiratory conditions — and lung surgery.
    — Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The report rated hospital performance in 14 specialties or specialty areas, ranging from cancer to geriatrics to urology.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of geriatrics
Noun
  • Continue reading … 'THIS IS RIDICULOUS' — Med school deans come up empty in tense hearing when asked point blank if men can have babies.
    — , FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026
  • Pageants, deans' lists, graduations or military enlistments are not accepted.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 June 2026
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