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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Once in Boston, he is paired with detective Lena Peters, the eldest daughter of a prominent law enforcement family, per a press release.
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Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 18 Feb. 2025
Shah joins as Asha, a freshman at Columbia University and the eldest daughter of Zarna and Kishore.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 21 Feb. 2025
Lena Peters, the eldest daughter of a prominent law enforcement family, according to CBS.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
Episode three tells the story of Rochelle, the eldest daughter of a single mother.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 19 Feb. 2025
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Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 18 Feb. 2025
Shah joins as Asha, a freshman at Columbia University and the eldest daughter of Zarna and Kishore.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 21 Feb. 2025
Lena Peters, the eldest daughter of a prominent law enforcement family, according to CBS.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
Episode three tells the story of Rochelle, the eldest daughter of a single mother.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 19 Feb. 2025
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“The eldest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20eldest. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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