as in elderly
being of advanced years and especially past middle age
bought special food intended for senior dogs
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as in ancestor
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 superior
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 dean
the senior member of a group
when he retires, she will be the senior on the faculty
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as in elder
a person of advanced years
weekday movie matinees are often popular with seniors
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Recent Examples of senior
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
As depicted in Ryan Murphy’s Netflix series, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, José, attending Southern Illinois University on a swimming scholarship, met blond beauty queen Mary Louise Andersen, a lively communications major two years his senior who everyone called Kitty.
—Roy Trakin, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Feb. 2025
David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2025
Then, the senior teamed up with Eli Lipson, Lucas Franco and Joshua Moret for a third victory in the 4×800 (8:27.92).
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Meanwhile, senior officials from both countries met the same day to discuss strengthening ties, negotiating an end to the war, and potentially arranging a meeting between Trump and Putin after years of strained relations.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
As depicted in Ryan Murphy’s Netflix series, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, José, attending Southern Illinois University on a swimming scholarship, met blond beauty queen Mary Louise Andersen, a lively communications major two years his senior who everyone called Kitty.
—Roy Trakin, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Feb. 2025
Noun
But Vera’s story, framed to negligible effect by her 50th birthday party (where she’s played by Susanne Wolff), is told almost like a teen-emancipation caper comedy about a plucky high school senior driven by her daddy issues to succeed.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2025
Then, the senior teamed up with Eli Lipson, Lucas Franco and Joshua Moret for a third victory in the 4×800 (8:27.92).
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for senior
Adjective
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Deputies located an elderly man and woman who were both deceased, according to a Facebook post by sheriff’s officials.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Feb. 2025
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This is also where elderly people can apply for Medicare, which doesn’t have physical outposts of its own.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
22 Feb. 2025
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Then the fire last month destroyed nearly everything inside the house: the handwritten letters from Ms. Edmiston’s father, who was once the mayor of Beverly Hills; a tin menorah that her ancestors brought from Russia and Poland; and, of course, nearly all the cookie jars.—
Corina Knoll,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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Because of this, many scientists believed that early and classic Neanderthals had a lower genetic diversity than their pre-Neanderthal ancestors.—
Discover Magazine,
Discover Magazine,
21 Feb. 2025
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The superiors allegedly didn’t take action for reasons that are unclear.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2025
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Agents must obtain approval from their superiors before making an arrest in a location deemed sensitive.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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John Cranfield, interim dean of the University of Guelph's agricultural college, added that empty shelves could lead customers to shop with competitors.—
Ayana Archie,
NPR,
13 Feb. 2025
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Smith, also a defendant in the pending lawsuit against UNCSA, stepped down from his position as music dean the year after Shipps’ departure.—
Sara Coello,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2025
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It's also left his Gen X elders waiting in the wings.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Sean also leaned on other gurus in wellness, like Deepak Chopra, Jay Shetty and even unexpected ones like Jay-Z. Additional support came from wise elders in his family, like his mom, in creating this interactive guidebook.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
10 Feb. 2025
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The exchange between Trump and Zelensky marked a dramatic shift in the relationship between two nations that had been close allies under Trump's predecessor, Joe Biden.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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Simply put, there is an enormous difference between a president making different decisions than his predecessor while staying between the statutory lines and a president attempting to close, reorganize, or consolidate a department without permission.—
The Editors,
National Review,
19 Feb. 2025
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Since Glossip’s 1998 conviction as the alleged orchestrator of a murder-for-hire scheme targeting his boss, Oklahoma City motel owner Barry Van Treese, a raft of issues with his prosecution has surfaced, coinciding with a shift of political winds now at the inmate’s back.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Ford’s shrewd boss, Robert McNamara, was ready to kill the nameplate altogether, facing another homely redesign approved for 1961.—
Raphael Orlove,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
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Founded in 2015 by industry veterans Nancy Caravetta and Jessica Goldberg, Rebel Gail has rapidly grown into one of the most influential firms in the sector.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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His son, Brett, was also a 20-year NHL veteran and, like his dad, is in the Hockey Hall of Fame.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Senior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/senior. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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