whitebeard

noun

Definition of whitebeardnext
as in patriarch

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  1. patriarch
  2. graybeard
  3. senior citizen
  4. oldster
  5. old-timer
Noun
  • The speculation was first reported by Miss Tweed, a luxury news outlet that LVMH patriarch Bernard Arnault banned his staff from talking to earlier this year.
    Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Kimmie is befriended by the patriarch of the Bellaire family, Horace (Ricco Ross), and grows close to his son, Roy (Julian Horton).
    Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of patriarch
Noun
  • The boss man certainly has a soft spot for the graybeard – and Whitworth literally has a graying beard – who's been so exceptional over the years while protecting quarterbacks Jared Goff and Matthew Stafford, which is only a small part of what he's meant to the Rams.
    Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 9 Feb. 2022
  • Immediately, four dogs bound out of a modest pine log cabin, barking their fool heads off; there's George, a fluffy Newfoundland with a graybeard's tired face; Bunny, an Old English sheepdog; and Shih Tzus Clementine and Bear, the latter of whom cannot and will not be befriended.
    Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2021
Definition of graybeard
Noun
  • In Pennsylvania, when asked about accessible voting options for senior citizens, most AI models offered little to no helpful guidance.
    Diana Spehar, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
  • His contribution helped local organizations provide meals to senior citizens affected by food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    Giana Levy, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
Definition of senior citizen
Noun
  • Folks back in the day had Yoda as their feisty oldster and the kids now have Maz. 36.
    Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 24 May 2023
  • The Duke is the true tale of an eccentric oldster who, in 1961, stole a Francisco Goya painting of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London.
    Dallas News, Dallas News, 28 Apr. 2022
Definition of oldster
Noun
  • That’s partly thanks to Harrison Ford and Neil Flynn’s easy old-timer chemistry.
    Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Playa del Fuego in May and Constellation Burn in October are both in Pennsylvania, and attract old-timer burners who are committed to the 10 Principles of Burning Man, including Radical Inclusion.
    Alden Wicker, WIRED, 17 Sep. 2024
Definition of old-timer
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