elder statesman
noun
: an eminent senior member of a group or organization
especially
: a retired statesman who unofficially advises current leaders
Examples of elder statesman in a Sentence
an elder statesman of baseball coaches
the elder statesman of the White House correspondents is finally retiring after nearly a half century of service
Recent Examples on the Web
But the California native welcomes her role as an elder statesman of models.
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 17 May 2024
Khan appears in his latest incarnation — grizzled with a goatee, an elder statesman returned to the screen.
—Mallika Rao, Vulture, 8 Mar. 2024
Rick Ross and Fat Joe also appear on the track, both of which turn in measured performances while flanking their elder statesman.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019
At 60, Mills carries himself with a low-key cool befitting his role as one of techno’s elder statesmen.
—Mike Rubin, New York Times, 15 May 2024
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 17 May 2024
Khan appears in his latest incarnation — grizzled with a goatee, an elder statesman returned to the screen.
—Mallika Rao, Vulture, 8 Mar. 2024
Rick Ross and Fat Joe also appear on the track, both of which turn in measured performances while flanking their elder statesman.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019
At 60, Mills carries himself with a low-key cool befitting his role as one of techno’s elder statesmen.
—Mike Rubin, New York Times, 15 May 2024
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“Elder statesman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elder%20statesman. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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