older

adjective

as in elderly
being of advanced years and especially past middle age an older woman was the chief librarian for the town

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for older
  1. elderly
  2. old
  3. aging
  4. aged
Adjective
  • Two weeks earlier, gangs attacked Fort Dimanche in Cité Soleil, where several elderly residents who were unable to flee their homes were killed.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
  • He was also accused of defrauding an elderly patient out of $35,000, according to initial reports.
    — Owen Carry, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of elderly
Adjective
  • The Dune star has five older half siblings from her father’s previous relationship.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Newcastle had depleted full-back resources and Jaissle was convinced the 24-year-old’s athleticism was ideal.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of old
Adjective
  • Also formulated with hyaluronic acid, shea butter, collagen, peptides, and niacinamide, this anti-aging powerhouse remains true to its name thanks to a seemingly endless list of hydrating ingredients.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Activscience Neck-Firming Cream The lotion is rich in anti-aging ingredients, such as collagen to add plumpness and hyaluronic acid to boost hydration and radiance.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of aging
Adjective
  • On June 7, 1945, following Germany’s surrender to the allies in World War Two, Harald, aged 8, returned to Norway with the rest of the royal family and was welcomed by thousands of people on the streets of the capital, Oslo.
    — James Frater, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Children aged 4 and below have the highest case-fatality rate of any age group in the outbreak, at 60%, according to available health data.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of aged
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“Older.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/older. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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