as in older
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Recent Examples of oldish
Almost all were sort of oldish homes; this wasn’t an area with huge three-plus million dollar house.
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Ali MacGraw, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Jan. 2025
There aren’t just new movies and shows, but an array of old (and oldish) classics.
—Don Steinberg and Chris Kornelis, WSJ, 1 Apr. 2020
The all-purpose reply is designed to disarm oldish people who dispense condescension dressed up as wisdom.
—Molly Roberts, The Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2019
Yet the disharmony of an uncertain transmission, cabin materials that are nice from a distance but not so refined under inspection and advanced safety technology that is effective amid an oldish infotainment system causes a disconnect.
—Robert Duffer, chicagotribune.com, 31 May 2017
The Upper East Side's legendary JG Melon is oldish (est.
—Aaron Goldfarb, Esquire, 16 Mar. 2017
Ali MacGraw, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Jan. 2025
There aren’t just new movies and shows, but an array of old (and oldish) classics.
—Don Steinberg and Chris Kornelis, WSJ, 1 Apr. 2020
The all-purpose reply is designed to disarm oldish people who dispense condescension dressed up as wisdom.
—Molly Roberts, The Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2019
Yet the disharmony of an uncertain transmission, cabin materials that are nice from a distance but not so refined under inspection and advanced safety technology that is effective amid an oldish infotainment system causes a disconnect.
—Robert Duffer, chicagotribune.com, 31 May 2017
The Upper East Side's legendary JG Melon is oldish (est.
—Aaron Goldfarb, Esquire, 16 Mar. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oldish
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These include dental and pharmaceutical coverage, and home care for elderly patients.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2025
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Federal prosecutors have charged more than two dozen Canadian nationals in a massive scam that bilked more than $21 million from elderly people in more than 40 U.S. states, the Vermont District’s U.S. Attorney’s Office announced.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA TODAY,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Most recently, he executive produced and stars in an untitled series for Apple that centers on his Pryce Cahill, an over-the-hill ex-pro golfer who hedges his bets on a troubled 17-year-old golf phenom played by Peter Dager.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
13 Dec. 2024
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Greer will play Amber-Linn, the ex-wife of Wilson’s over-the-hill, ex-pro golfer, Pryce Cahill.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
8 Aug. 2024
Adjective
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Without bundles of cash for a consumer marketing push, Stinchcombe and McDonnell spread the word through social media, geriatric care managers and senior housing providers.—
Lindsey Choo,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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As a licensed occupational therapist who works with geriatric patients with chronic illnesses, Amber Edwards can see firsthand the benefit of encouraging movement in everyday life.—
Christa Sgobba,
SELF,
27 Jan. 2025
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Every year in the US, there are approximately 35,000 ER visits due to unintentional medication overdoses among children under 5 years old.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
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The other part of him, the innie, is for all intents and purposes 2 1/2 years old.—
Gary Levin,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Community preservation can also be an act of political warfare, as Art in America senior editor Emily Watlington explores in her essay on climate change and disability, writing about such matters as LaToya Ruby Frazier’s efforts to restore clean water to Flint, Michigan.—
Sarah Douglas,
ARTnews.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Last year saw a 17 percent surge in senior players to bring their total to 302K. Increased Tennis Participation Means More Tennis Courts And Facilities Needed As mentioned earlier, in order to keep courting more players, the U.S. will need to have more tennis courts and facilities available.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The One Direction star died aged 31 last year after a fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Mar. 2025
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Perhaps a legendary bottle from the great wine names of Tuscany - an aged Sassicaia or Onrellaia?—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Those obsessed with history will want to immerse themselves in the historic district where there’s still a square moat and remnants of ancient walls, as well as over 300 Buddhist temples scattered throughout the entire city.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2025
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Paleontologist shares discovery of massive dinosaur footprint on beach Joe Thompson, a paleontologist from the U.K., goes into detail about finding a 3-foot Iguanodon footprint along the Isle of Wight, along with other ancient fossils.—
Khloe Quill,
Fox News,
1 Mar. 2025
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In the film, the decrepit vampire Orlok is obsessed with Ellen Hutter (Lily-Rose Depp), the wife of Thomas Hutter (Hoult).—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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In the dog days of summer, the kids discover a decrepit house and the old man (Rentaro Mikuni) who lives there alone.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Oldish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oldish. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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