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 eldest daughter’s room, a cozy nook is nestled beneath the sloped ceilings swathed in a Robert Kime wallpaper.
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Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025
Bronny James has been one of the biggest stories in the NBA this season, as the eldest son of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James made his debut with his father earlier in the season.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Fresh off the release, the eldest started working the variety-show circuit.
—Zoe Guy, Vulture, 1 Mar. 2025
Once in Boston, he is paired with detective Lena Peters, the eldest daughter of a prominent law enforcement family, per a press release.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 18 Feb. 2025
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Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025
Bronny James has been one of the biggest stories in the NBA this season, as the eldest son of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James made his debut with his father earlier in the season.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Fresh off the release, the eldest started working the variety-show circuit.
—Zoe Guy, Vulture, 1 Mar. 2025
Once in Boston, he is paired with detective Lena Peters, the eldest daughter of a prominent law enforcement family, per a press release.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 18 Feb. 2025
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“The eldest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20eldest. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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