as in senility
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the state of being old or the process of becoming old
premature senescence
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Recent Examples of senescence
Their most recent product to launch is the award-winning Omnipotent Concentrate, $520, which was one of the first skincare products in the mainstream beauty world to address a phenomenon called cellular senescence.
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Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Hydra vulgaris, under optimal lab conditions, can live for years—potentially even centuries—without showing signs of senescence (aging).
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
Before dropping out, Biden’s transparent, prolonged feebleness, if not senescence, left the Democratic Party idling in the Horse Latitudes while Trump’s campaign locomotive accelerated.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 23 July 2024
Biden’s senescence wasn’t the only dismaying thing about the debate.
—The Editors, National Review, 28 June 2024
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Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Hydra vulgaris, under optimal lab conditions, can live for years—potentially even centuries—without showing signs of senescence (aging).
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
Before dropping out, Biden’s transparent, prolonged feebleness, if not senescence, left the Democratic Party idling in the Horse Latitudes while Trump’s campaign locomotive accelerated.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 23 July 2024
Biden’s senescence wasn’t the only dismaying thing about the debate.
—The Editors, National Review, 28 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for senescence
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Retired veteran Stacy Keach is drifting into senility, as well as frequent flashbacks to his Korean War service, while concerned librarian spouse June Squibb tries to keep him present in the here-and-now.Dennis Harvey, Variety, 23 Oct. 2024
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Just as large majorities of the electorate were exposed to Biden’s onrushing senility, so will they be exposed to Harris’s numerous weaknesses.John Tamny, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
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His wife, Eva Perón, who died from cancer at age 33, became an idol for the country’s poor.Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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Some have testicles that are malfunctioning in testosterone production, while others see a decline in the hormone because of age.Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Even in his relative dotage, the 17-year vet is averaging 29.0 points on .533/.455/.813 shooting splits, 7.0 boards, 3.0 dimes, 1.8 blocks, and 1.0 swipes per contest — while playing a stunning 40 minutes per.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
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Helen must have told it to herself, in her dotage, long after the ships had sailed home from Troy.Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2024
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This year, Doing Things Media has shown signs of maturity increasing its margins and doubling down on diversified revenue streams including consumer goods and in-person events.Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In a rare demonstration of emotional maturity, Beth invited Lynelle to attend John’s funeral the following day.Charlie Mason, TVLine, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Senescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/senescence. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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