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 Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
Chris Anchor, a senior wildlife biologist with the Forest Preserves of Cook County, said to the Chicago Tribune newspaper that coyotes are adaptable and able to thrive in urban environments, but mostly out of sight of humans.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Maya Goldman, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
The seniors will present a special jersey the teachers can keep.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
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David Shaw Current post: Broncos senior personnel executive.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
Chris Anchor, a senior wildlife biologist with the Forest Preserves of Cook County, said to the Chicago Tribune newspaper that coyotes are adaptable and able to thrive in urban environments, but mostly out of sight of humans.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Noun
But health insurers have protested, arguing the policy is akin to cutting seniors' health benefits.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
The seniors will present a special jersey the teachers can keep.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for senior
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Puente was eventually taken into custody after an elderly man at a Los Angeles bar struck up a conversation with her and soon recognized her from the news.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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America’s elderly prison population is rising, partly because of more people serving long sentences for violent crimes.—
Sarah Kliff,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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An Africa that would leave our ancestors speechless, unable to comprehend the magnitude of our joy and freedom.—
Laurel Dalrymple,
NPR,
18 Jan. 2025
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Franklin’s immediate ancestors grew up in a world where the fear of witchcraft led to tragic consequences.—
Michael Sheldrick,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Agents must obtain approval from their superiors before making an arrest in a location deemed sensitive.—
Billal Rahman,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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In Episode 4, following Delgado’s funeral, Troian Bellisario’s Harmon locks eyes with her superior, who is leaning against a squad car and smoking a cigarette.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
11 Jan. 2025
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Chuck Goudie, Chicago media's dean of investigations, is no longer on the air at ABC7.—
Justin Kaufmann,
Axios,
17 Jan. 2025
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Kimberly Dodd, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, is an expert in outbreak response for emerging infectious diseases.—
Kimberly Dodd,
The Conversation,
16 Jan. 2025
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The species was named after working with elders of the Eastern Shoshone Tribe, whose ancestral lands include the site where the fossils were uncovered, researchers said.—
Natalie Demaree,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2025
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Judging by the number of hip-hop elders who’ve dropped a project this year—Eminem, Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, and Dr. Dre, to name a few—Xzibit won’t be getting off stage anytime soon either.—
Kyle Eustice,
SPIN,
6 Jan. 2025
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The movie isn’t a patch on its predecessor, but that was never the comp.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
15 Jan. 2025
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While prices have risen and then dropped significantly under Biden's tenure, the CPI report confirms that Trump is set to inherit a stubborn economic reality from his predecessor.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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Adapting to your boss’s communication style can lead to better collaboration and more effective decision-making.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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Many theories persist as to what happened, whether Tony was killed or whether the cliffhanger insinuates that the mob boss would always live with the possibility of being murdered because of his dangerous profession.—
Skyler Trepel,
People.com,
11 Jan. 2025
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According to multiple players, those mistakes weren’t pointed out in film sessions, frustrating at least a few veterans who believed Stefanski wouldn’t criticize Watson in front of the team.—
Jason Lloyd,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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Patrizio Di Marco, former president and CEO of Gucci and Bottega Veneta — together with Jay Schottenstein, U.S. retail veteran and founder of American Eagle Outfitters and DSW — are rekindling Pro-Keds.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Senior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/senior. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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