the eldest
noun
—used in comparing the ages of people who are members of the same family
He's the eldest of her three brothers.
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In the meantime, the eldest member, Jin, will embark on a world tour with dates across Asia, North America, and Europe this summer as J-Hope closes out his ongoing solo trek.
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Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Paunovic will play William Faversham Jr., the eldest son of Broadway actor William Faversham Sr., who provided financial support and advice to Ali during his early years as a boxer.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 29 May 2025
Among the children who were killed, five were boys and four were girls, with the youngest being a seven-month-old daughter and the eldest a 12-year-old son, according to al-Farra.
—Morgan Winsor, ABC News, 24 May 2025
For instance, the responsibilities that often fall on the eldest sibling to keep a family together in the midst of challenges is a strong through-line in Lilo & Stitch.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 20 May 2025
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Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Paunovic will play William Faversham Jr., the eldest son of Broadway actor William Faversham Sr., who provided financial support and advice to Ali during his early years as a boxer.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 29 May 2025
Among the children who were killed, five were boys and four were girls, with the youngest being a seven-month-old daughter and the eldest a 12-year-old son, according to al-Farra.
—Morgan Winsor, ABC News, 24 May 2025
For instance, the responsibilities that often fall on the eldest sibling to keep a family together in the midst of challenges is a strong through-line in Lilo & Stitch.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for the eldest
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“The eldest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20eldest. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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