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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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Her team of seasoned cake bakers (most are octogenarian women) produce seven-layer cakes (chocolate, lemon, and caramel) from a nondescript storefront in the small town of Andalusia, Alabama.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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In the five years since Hiroyasu Ando took sole charge at the top of Tokyo International Film Festival, the progress made under the energetic octogenarian former diplomat is palpable.—
Gavin J Blair,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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In some ways, the Beckmen was a full-circle moment for the nonagenarian, a return to his roots as a designer who could find in the mundane an element of the extraordinary.—
Carolina A. Miranda,
The Atlantic,
8 Dec. 2025
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After reading about the nonagenarian’s record-breaking races, Simone Porcelli, an Italian professor of human physiology at the University of Pavia (located almost 19 miles south of Milan), contacted Mazzenga to be part of a study called the TRAJECTORAGE Project.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
27 Nov. 2025
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The pitch clock has sped the game’s geriatric pace.—
Steve Rushin,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 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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Following Reynolds' death, Tarantino cast Bruce Dern to portray Spahn, who is depicted as an elderly, blind man in the film.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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There is no dignity, and no justice, in a system that buries an elderly woman alive in silence.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 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
Adjective
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Doha Madani Doha Madani is a senior breaking news reporter for NBC News.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Continental Army’s senior ranks boasted volunteer officers from as far afield as South America and Eastern Europe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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For fundraisers, reaching centenarian donors requires sensitivity, patience and respect.—
Norman B. Gildin,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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Healthy habits, like those in the centenarian survey, can bolster longevity by reducing the forces that age us, such as chronic inflammation, blood vessel damage, mitochondrial decline, muscle loss, and stress, Weiss said.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
11 Dec. 2025
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Juicing may offer some anti-aging benefits, especially for people who don't eat enough fruits and vegetables.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Verywell Health,
4 Nov. 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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“Septuagenarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/septuagenarian. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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