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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
As college seniors, the twins trained at the medical center and joined the staff after graduation.
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Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 6 May 2026
The city stressed children, seniors and those with weakened immune systems are especially vulnerable to harmful bacteria.
—Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
The Irish and coach Niele Ivey always were going to need to reload this offseason with so many grad students and seniors on a team that made a surprising run to the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Those seniors rely on the meal deliveries and wellbeing checks provided by the organization.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 5 May 2026
Today's college seniors expect to make about $80,000 one year after graduation, according to a survey of undergraduates pursuing a bachelor's degree by real estate site Clever in February and March.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 4 May 2026
The Aztecs lose three seniors and add one freshman, 6-foot-6 wing Zach White from Notre Dame High in Sherman Oaks.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
Families, kids, seniors, small business owners.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
The department reported 18 volunteers who attended 20 community events and six Shop Safe events for seniors.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 6 May 2026
The city stressed children, seniors and those with weakened immune systems are especially vulnerable to harmful bacteria.
—Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
The Irish and coach Niele Ivey always were going to need to reload this offseason with so many grad students and seniors on a team that made a surprising run to the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Those seniors rely on the meal deliveries and wellbeing checks provided by the organization.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 5 May 2026
Today's college seniors expect to make about $80,000 one year after graduation, according to a survey of undergraduates pursuing a bachelor's degree by real estate site Clever in February and March.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 4 May 2026
The Aztecs lose three seniors and add one freshman, 6-foot-6 wing Zach White from Notre Dame High in Sherman Oaks.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
Families, kids, seniors, small business owners.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
The department reported 18 volunteers who attended 20 community events and six Shop Safe events for seniors.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seniors
Noun
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The group of 80-some species has ancestors going back tens of millions of years, originating in Asia.—
Craig Stanford,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
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The Declaration had many ancestors.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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So did the signature crispy thin crust and the accommodating nature of Serio’s elders.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Teenagers are more inclined than their elders to get news from nontraditional sources such as social media and influencers, heralding a generational shift in how people seek out information.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While everyone can be affected by smoke or ozone, the MPCA says those at higher risk of health complications include outdoor workers, older adults, children, those who are pregnant, and those who have heart or lung conditions.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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Shingles doesn’t only affect older adults.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
7 May 2026
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The 12 years with the fastest employment growth saw bosses statewide increase staffing at an average rate of 3% per year.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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Steer clear of authority figures, bosses and the police, because anger and frustration might get you into trouble.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
7 May 2026
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Public funds are meant to serve the common good — repairing roads, supporting veterans, improving schools, strengthening public safety and protecting programs that millions of working families rely on.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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The new requirements apply to people ages 18 to 64, including veterans and unhoused people.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
Noun
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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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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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Many move around the country, going from deans to vice presidents, and on to president, and by that time they are conditioned to stay within the traditional behaviors of corporate expectations, where regularity is valued, and disruption is thought to create corporate liability.—
Matthew G. Andersson,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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“Seniors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seniors. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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