as in older
being of advanced years and especially past middle age
elderly people who stay active are usually the healthiest and the happiest
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Recent Examples of elderly
At the chapel’s exit, an elderly woman wiped away tears.
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Jack Lang, New York Times, 6 July 2025
The focus is Medicaid, which provides health insurance for tens of millions of lower-income and elderly Americans, and affordability.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 5 July 2025
The groom’s elderly aunt had to be helped inside with signs of heat exhaustion.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 5 July 2025
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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Jack Lang, New York Times, 6 July 2025
The focus is Medicaid, which provides health insurance for tens of millions of lower-income and elderly Americans, and affordability.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 5 July 2025
The groom’s elderly aunt had to be helped inside with signs of heat exhaustion.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 5 July 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elderly
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First comes a bit of stunt casting: Legendary blues musician Buddy Guy plays an aged version of the main character Sammie (portrayed in the rest of the movie by Miles Caton).—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
11 July 2025
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The British musician died aged 31 after falling from a balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Oct. 16 in 2024.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
10 July 2025
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Difficulty breathing Irregular heartbeat Cardiac arrest (heart attack) Adults 19 and older should not take more than 350 mg of magnesium per day to avoid side effects and reduce the chance of toxicity.10 7.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
11 July 2025
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The current challenge to the gondola project is 16 months old and counting.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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“Elderly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elderly. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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