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Recent Examples of septuagenarian
In a report published on Wednesday about Melissa, the Office of Civil Protection said that the fall of a tree had led to the death of a septuagenarian in the municipality of Marigot in the Southeast regional department.
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Her twirls and spins are more careful, as befits a septuagenarian, and each was cheered enthusiastically by a crowd urging her on.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
But Olympia isn't as accomplished a liar as her septuagenarian associate.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
The congressman, who survived a childhood bout with polio, has not faced rumors or critical stories about his age the way that some other septuagenarian lawmakers have.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2025
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Her twirls and spins are more careful, as befits a septuagenarian, and each was cheered enthusiastically by a crowd urging her on.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
But Olympia isn't as accomplished a liar as her septuagenarian associate.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
The congressman, who survived a childhood bout with polio, has not faced rumors or critical stories about his age the way that some other septuagenarian lawmakers have.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for septuagenarian
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Many wore yellow T-shirts and caps emblazoned with the insignia of the ruling National Resistance Movement — and images of the octogenarian president.—
Emmanuel Akinwotu,
NPR,
15 Jan. 2026
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Uganda blocked internet access ahead of this week’s presidential election, as octogenarian Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend his four-decade rule.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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This isn’t the first snap of the nonagenarian star with Raisin Bran to surface this week.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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That summer saw the Rio Olympics and a particularly spectacular Trooping the Colour as the nation gathered to toast to Her Majesty's nonagenarian milestone.—
Stephanie Bridger-Linning,
Vanity Fair,
20 Jan. 2026
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Harris reports that only about 39% of available geriatric fellowship positions were filled in 2025.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Advertisement There’s also some data behind the possibility for whole-body vibration to improve bone mineral density, particularly in post-menopausal women and geriatric populations.—
Jennifer Heimlich,
Time,
23 Jan. 2026
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He was found guilty in 2025 of treating an elderly women suffering from liver disease without a medical license.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Rantz cited a recent attack on an elderly woman who was struck in the face with a board containing a nail, leaving her blind.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Who knew if these roles were flukes — one-offs, novelties — or if Jerry Adler would defy the odds stacked up against any actor, much less a sexagenarian new to the game, and continue to find work in his newfound profession.—
Howard Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Aug. 2025
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Among those are three senior candidates, a contributor and a coach.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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By sharing data that advanced senior leadership’s goals, Amber made her work visible.—
Chris Lipp,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Just because their deaths make for good local news fodder doesn’t mean that most of us have a special fascination with these centenarian record-holders.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
23 Jan. 2026
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The centenarian company, renowned for exporting American storytelling, has transformed into a media and experiential giant, capturing and reflecting the country’s traditions and ideals of optimism, ambition, and invention across the eras, and influencing popular culture globally.—
Charlotte Hu,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
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Its anti-aging properties help prevent the formation of fine lines, improve overall luminosity, and regulate excess melanin production—one of the main causes of dark spots.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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New wellbeing destination Amaala in the Saudi Red Sea will include a Clinique La Prairie Health Resort specializing in cutting-edge scientific research, longevity and anti-aging, and Equinox Hotels’ first Middle East outpost, a high-performance retreat with fitness at its heart.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Septuagenarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/septuagenarian. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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