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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
While those seeking urban amenities may be happy to see Houston on the list, seniors who prefer the tranquility of a smaller community should consider Pharr, McAllen, and Mission.
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Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for seniors and free for ECC students.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Supporting local energy needs Google is donating $1 million to Groundswell's SOUL® (Save On Utilities Long-term) program, which will fund home safety and efficiency upgrades for seniors and families in LaGrange, helping to lower energy costs.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Maybe five or six examples of the scripts, so people, especially seniors, will know what to watch out for.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Millman, his wife and their teenage daughter are barely getting by on his two part-time jobs, one bagging groceries, the other helping homebound seniors.
—Noam N. Levey, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Older immune systems tend to mount weaker responses to pollen, which partly explains why seniors experience fewer seasonal allergies.
—Matt Fuchs, Scientific American, 15 Apr. 2026
The Lucille team has swapped twist cap bottles for a tab-and-straw design aimed at seniors with reduced grip strength.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2026
In the early 1980s, five seniors died after drinking homemade eggnog at a New Jersey nursing home.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for seniors and free for ECC students.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Supporting local energy needs Google is donating $1 million to Groundswell's SOUL® (Save On Utilities Long-term) program, which will fund home safety and efficiency upgrades for seniors and families in LaGrange, helping to lower energy costs.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Maybe five or six examples of the scripts, so people, especially seniors, will know what to watch out for.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Millman, his wife and their teenage daughter are barely getting by on his two part-time jobs, one bagging groceries, the other helping homebound seniors.
—Noam N. Levey, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Older immune systems tend to mount weaker responses to pollen, which partly explains why seniors experience fewer seasonal allergies.
—Matt Fuchs, Scientific American, 15 Apr. 2026
The Lucille team has swapped twist cap bottles for a tab-and-straw design aimed at seniors with reduced grip strength.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2026
In the early 1980s, five seniors died after drinking homemade eggnog at a New Jersey nursing home.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seniors
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This hulking sedan still lacks the grace of its E3 and E23 ancestors, but the infusion of Neue Klasse details and other tweaks definitely help.—
Stephen Edelstein,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 2026
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Canada’s new citizenship law, effective December, lets Americans with distant Canadian ancestors claim dual nationality—potentially affecting millions and overwhelming immigration lawyers on both sides of the border.—
Sarah Raza,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Though young missing-persons detective Dalia (May Calamawy) is earnest in her attempts to help, her superiors cast suspicion on Katie’s parents; eight years later, the girl is still missing, while the family has relocated to New Mexico.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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Based on their own investigation, Brown’s team submitted an affidavit to their superiors at DOJ that did not make a strong enough case to move forward with what Olsen wanted.—
Doug Bock Clark,
ProPublica,
13 Apr. 2026
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Better coordination among state agencies would result in fewer elders being sent to poorly performing homes, Driskell said.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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Metcalfe Park Elders is a series of profiles featuring elders living in Milwaukee's Metcalfe Park neighborhood who share their personal stories, memories and vision for the future of their community.—
April Quevedo,
jsonline.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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Forty-seven percent of US adults say the current economic conditions are poor, while only 21% call them excellent or good.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Prices vary by start date, but for both kids and adults, two-day tickets start at about $235 and come out to about $118 per day.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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Use your diplomatic skills when dealing with parents, bosses, teachers or VIPs to avoid power struggles.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Secretaries are paying the same amount into Social Security as their bosses.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Coral upset experienced veterans of the sport, Christina Gasparich from Los Angeles, and Calla Allison from San Clemente, both of whom have been on the USA National BodySurfing Team for the past three years in-a-row.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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With veterans Garett Bolles and Mike McGlinchey both still locked in as 2026 starters, Burke could be a fascinating investment for offensive-line coach Zach Strief.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 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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In Episode 12, Robby suggested Mohan's skill set and work rate were both better suited for geriatrics.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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There are no deans or Title IX officers intervening.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Pageants, deans' lists, graduations or military enlistments are not accepted.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Seniors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seniors. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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