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
Devon Henderson, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
Pitcher of the Year: Taylor McKean, Aledo Aledo senior Taylor McKean, a Tarleton Softball pledge, was one of the best pitchers in Dallas-Fort Worth and played a pivotal role in another strong season for the Bearcats.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2025
Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
Raynaud, a 7-1 ½ center who was selected out of Stanford with the 42nd pick, averaged 20.2 points, 10.6 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 0.9 steals as a senior at Stanford.
—Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
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Adjective
His senior year was even more dominant: 105 strikeouts in just over 53 innings, only seven walks, and a 0.39 ERA.
—Devon Henderson, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
Pitcher of the Year: Taylor McKean, Aledo Aledo senior Taylor McKean, a Tarleton Softball pledge, was one of the best pitchers in Dallas-Fort Worth and played a pivotal role in another strong season for the Bearcats.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2025
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There are 32 players from the Orlando area committed to FBS schools, and 37 seniors have made their college commitments.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
Raynaud, a 7-1 ½ center who was selected out of Stanford with the 42nd pick, averaged 20.2 points, 10.6 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 0.9 steals as a senior at Stanford.
—Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for senior
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The groom’s elderly aunt had to be helped inside with signs of heat exhaustion.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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Offenders typically target elderly Asian women and convince them that a member of their family is cursed or in danger.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
4 July 2025
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The gift of 'The Mahabharata' that my ancestors gave me is truly the gift that keeps giving.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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The same ancestor who founded this homestead left his own family behind in Georgia; that cold resolve is Hailey’s inheritance too.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2025
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They may also be perceived by co-workers and superiors as hesitant, withdrawn or underperforming.—
Naira Velumyan,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Last fall, they were convicted in a separate federal case of witness tampering for misleading superiors about their actions.—
Katie Riordan,
NPR,
7 May 2025
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The following Naperville residents have completed college/university degrees or have been named to their school’s dean’s list, honor roll or similar academic achievement list. Names, degrees and honors appear below as provided by the respective schools.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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The program would combine courses taught by Kennedy and Munk faculty members, according to the deans of both institutions.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
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That comports with the widespread belief that sharp increases in the cost of living during the Biden-Harris administration were a big factor in the pro-Trump shift, as younger voters felt the pinch of inflation more than their elders.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
8 July 2025
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For elders like Midar, separation from ancestral lands and graves represents not just a physical loss but a spiritual wound that may never heal, in a culture where proximity to family graves is key to a cultural sense of good fortune.—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
7 July 2025
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Both of Trump’s two-term predecessors, Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, visited Britain multiple times, though both were issued just one state visit.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Several of Trump’s predecessors have also gone on state visits to the U.K.—
Brendan Rascius
July 14,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Jumper eventually became air boss on the Midway, as the Vietnam War was fading out.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Recently, the union boss has been bending the president’s ear on the issue of the federal tax credit and overseas production tariffs.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
10 July 2025
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These are programs that deal exclusively with veterans, so the staff there have an appreciation and a sensitivity to issues that veterans experience.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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But after those two veterans, the Panthers’ cornerback room is notably inexperienced.—
Mike Kaye
July 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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“Senior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/senior. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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