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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
Sometimes the meal deliveries offer the only human contact for these homebound seniors, who otherwise could be forgotten if not for the staff and volunteers.
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Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Since 1976, Little Tokyo Senior Nutrition Services has sought to address food insecurity and social isolation among Asian American seniors in Los Angeles.
—Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Every month, a menu is curated to the tastes of Asian seniors who crave meals that are familiar and comforting.
—Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Griffin Health offers stroke awareness events Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut are hosting a series of stroke awareness talks and free blood pressure screenings for seniors throughout the Valley in October.
—Brian Gioiele, Connecticut Post, 3 Oct. 2024
Of Kentucky seniors, 92% graduated within four years, up from 91% the year prior.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 3 Oct. 2024
Advertisement Harris has promised to expand the $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket spending and the $35 monthly cap on insulin copays to cover everyone, not just seniors.
—Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Half of seniors who receive Social Security count on their benefits for at least 50% of their household income, according to the SSA.
—Ryley Amond,brian Sloan, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
According to the New York City Department of Finance, seniors, immigrants, and people of color are most at risk for these types of scams, though anyone who owns property could be a victim.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2024
Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Since 1976, Little Tokyo Senior Nutrition Services has sought to address food insecurity and social isolation among Asian American seniors in Los Angeles.
—Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Every month, a menu is curated to the tastes of Asian seniors who crave meals that are familiar and comforting.
—Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Griffin Health offers stroke awareness events Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut are hosting a series of stroke awareness talks and free blood pressure screenings for seniors throughout the Valley in October.
—Brian Gioiele, Connecticut Post, 3 Oct. 2024
Of Kentucky seniors, 92% graduated within four years, up from 91% the year prior.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 3 Oct. 2024
Advertisement Harris has promised to expand the $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket spending and the $35 monthly cap on insulin copays to cover everyone, not just seniors.
—Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Half of seniors who receive Social Security count on their benefits for at least 50% of their household income, according to the SSA.
—Ryley Amond,brian Sloan, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
According to the New York City Department of Finance, seniors, immigrants, and people of color are most at risk for these types of scams, though anyone who owns property could be a victim.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seniors
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For the mother of one, the piano, with the faces of their ancestors carved into it, is their family legacy.Ronda Racha Penrice, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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These tasks resonate with our human essence, inherited from our ancestors, offering fulfillment that goes beyond economic value and speaks to our need for hands-on, purposeful engagement in the world.Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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That said, younger generations take a different approach to giving than their elders.April Rudin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Instead of the old closed-door meetings with family elders, include younger family members in wealth-planning discussions.April Rudin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Tickets are $10 for an individual and $20 for families (up to two adults and three kids).Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Based out of West Valley College in Saratoga, the College of Adaptive Arts provides college programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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“Seniors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seniors. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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