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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
A lot of the other seniors on this team were on varsity or JV as freshmen that year.
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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
About 67% of seniors say that their Social Security benefits account for more than half of their retirement income, according to 2024 data from The Senior Citizens League, and about 27% say that their entire retirement income comes from these benefits.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 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
Lake Howell coach Scott Leman has an experienced team that has 10 seniors and seven players back from the 2025 title run.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Here’s how public school seniors can check their eligibility and sign up to claim their scholarship funds.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
As college seniors, the twins trained at the medical center and joined the staff after graduation.
—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
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
About 67% of seniors say that their Social Security benefits account for more than half of their retirement income, according to 2024 data from The Senior Citizens League, and about 27% say that their entire retirement income comes from these benefits.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 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
Lake Howell coach Scott Leman has an experienced team that has 10 seniors and seven players back from the 2025 title run.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Here’s how public school seniors can check their eligibility and sign up to claim their scholarship funds.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
As college seniors, the twins trained at the medical center and joined the staff after graduation.
—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
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
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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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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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Cox formulated his players-first approach by studying his elders.—
Mark Bradley for the AJC,
AJC.com,
9 May 2026
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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
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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 14 May. 2026.
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