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Recent Examples of septuagenarian
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.
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David Weigel, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2025
When Angels manager Ron Washington took medical leave in June for the remainder of the 2025 season, Bochy became the oldest skipper, and only septuagenarian, in MLB.
—Candace Oehler, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The film is an adaptation of a Daniel Pinkwater novel and tells the story of a septuagenarian whose best friend is a 70-year-old chicken.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
What about a septuagenarian — and former James Bond — like Pierce Brosnan?
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
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David Weigel, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2025
When Angels manager Ron Washington took medical leave in June for the remainder of the 2025 season, Bochy became the oldest skipper, and only septuagenarian, in MLB.
—Candace Oehler, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The film is an adaptation of a Daniel Pinkwater novel and tells the story of a septuagenarian whose best friend is a 70-year-old chicken.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
What about a septuagenarian — and former James Bond — like Pierce Brosnan?
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for septuagenarian
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With the party looking for generational change, particularly after the concerns about former President Biden’s fitness to serve a second term, the idea of backing another almost octogenarian might not be ideal for some Democrats.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
14 Oct. 2025
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Fatih Akin directs, from an autobiographical screenplay by octogenarian filmmaker Hark Bohm.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
30 Sep. 2025
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Counting Barack and Michelle Obama among its exec producers, Proudfoot’s film follows Chris Hesse, a nonagenarian photographer who snapped African revolutionary leader Kwame Nkrumah.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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The lady is a nonagenarian killer.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
24 Sep. 2025
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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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The city has excellent geriatric hospital services and offers a plethora of outdoor activities.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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The zoo is home to eight elephants, four of which are considered geriatric like Lois was, according to the release.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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Longer term plans include designing Robin to help elderly patients change their clothes and go to the bathroom.—
HALLIE GOLDEN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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One man in the crowd can be seen laughing, another man holds his head in his hands, while a despondent elderly couple gets up and leaves.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Multiple sources close to members of the Madrid squad spoke of a feeling of frustration within the dressing room, with many senior figures feeling disrespected and dissatisfied, and a feeling that Alonso is much more distant with them than predecessor Carlo Ancelotti was.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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At Landmark Christian Center in Downey, California, the senior pastor chose his son, Timothy Scarr, to lead music.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
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What’s next for the centenarian study?—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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History is everywhere, from its frescoed ceilings and antique furniture to the centenarian trees outside, meticulously catalogued and protected by the city of Florence.—
Livia Hengel,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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The masks use a form of collagen peptides—a buzzy skincare ingredient beloved for its anti-ageing properties as well as hydrating hyaluronic acid and skin barrier supporting niacinamide.—
Ellie Davis,
Vogue,
28 Oct. 2025
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The ReviveRX Cream is an anti-aging treatment that combines 10% azelaic acid, 4% niacinamide, and tretinoin (strengths vary, depending on prescribed treatment).—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Septuagenarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/septuagenarian. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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