sexagenarian

Definition of sexagenariannext

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Recent Examples of sexagenarian Its contents range from 19th-century anti-aging pills, to biologist Charles Darwin’s walking stick, to striking nude self-portraits by then-sexagenarian British photographer John Coplans. Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sexagenarian
Adjective
  • Prosecutors said Ebert and the elder Yates exchanged words after the suspect blew his horn and shouted obscenities at the septuagenarian victim’s daughter and son-in-law while in the driveway of a residential property.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Incidentally, Penn was up against four formidable fellow actors, including two septuagenarian first-time nominees, Sentimental Value’s Stellan Skarsgard and Sinners’ Lindo.
    Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Now, however, the octogenarian screenwriter is back in the news.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The election is the latest in a trend of octogenarian African leaders clinging to power.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The nonagenarian daughter of a doctor born into slavery, celebrating the opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
    Carol Quillen, Time, 21 Feb. 2026
  • This isn’t the first snap of the nonagenarian star with Raisin Bran to surface this week.
    Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Advances in veterinary geriatric care, evolving approaches to animal welfare in captivity and growing public interest in longevity science across species are all part of the picture.
    Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
  • South Shore Hospital has a long history in Miami Beach as a geriatric facility.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • They were described as an elderly couple, the CHP said.
    Brandon Downs, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Many people are ignored for decades, particularly great performers and elderly folks who conceal their qualities.
    Lucy Jones April 11, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • In season one, Wilson stars as Pryce Cahill, an over-the-hill, ex-pro golfer whose career was derailed prematurely 20 years ago.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Dennis Quaid and Esai Morales show up briefly as a sergeant major and a first sergeant, respectively, who try to persuade No. 81 to withdraw his over-the-hill ass from the Ranger program.
    Chris Klimek, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Clayton Seigle, a senior fellow in the Energy Security and Climate Change Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, told ABC News that spoofing or manipulating the tracking system can obscure a vessel's origins, destination and cargo.
    Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • On this day, volunteers drove flowers to a senior living center, where the act of kindness overwhelmed resident Carmela Kemper.
    Sharon Chin, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Peptide injections have exploded in popularity in the wellness community, whose members say certain formulations can have anti-aging effects or boost athletic performance.
    Aria Bendix, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Available as injectables, intravenous infusions, pills and nasal sprays, the molecules are rumored to help with weight loss, anti-aging and rapid muscle repair.
    Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 15 Apr. 2026

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“Sexagenarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sexagenarian. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.

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