octogenarian

adjective

Definition of octogenariannext
as in septuagenarian

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for octogenarian
  1. elderly
  2. geriatric
  3. senior
  4. over-the-hill
Adjective
  • Linda Rosa recalled of the incident Comments An elderly New York City woman fought off four potential robbers on New Year’s Day.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Lynn Shin, a former Head Start teacher at the Round Rock Independent School District, was arrested Dec. 27 on a charge of misdemeanor assault of an elderly or disabled victim, Williamson County jail records show.
    Lauren Liebhaber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of elderly
Adjective
  • This coverage includes a range of medical services, including regular checkups, appointments with specialists, geriatric care and medical equipment.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Circumstances go awry, disappearance and murder are introduced, and Jérémie attaches himself to a geriatric bishop (Jacques Develay), and an unlikely bond, or at least a confidence between them, blooms.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of geriatric
Adjective
  • Iain Martin is a senior editor who covers tech, startups and venture capital out of London, England.
    Iain Martin, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital.
    Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of senior
Adjective
  • Most recently, he executive produced and stars in an untitled series for Apple that centers on his Pryce Cahill, an over-the-hill ex-pro golfer who hedges his bets on a troubled 17-year-old golf phenom played by Peter Dager.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Greer will play Amber-Linn, the ex-wife of Wilson’s over-the-hill, ex-pro golfer, Pryce Cahill.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2024
Definition of over-the-hill
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