MIDDLE-AGERS Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

middle-agers

noun

plural of middle-ager

as in oldsters

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Noun

Enough with the oldsters, what about those kids?

— Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
Most oldsters like myself still will probably find revisiting the piece enjoyable.

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026

Definition of oldsters

Noun

Like many nations, China is facing a generational challenge in the form of 118 million empty-nest senior citizens who might not mind someone’s company—even if that someone periodically receives over-the-air updates.

— Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 2 July 2026
The Abrahamsons are hoping to be among the millions of senior citizens who will become eligible to obtain weight loss drugs through Medicare for the first time in the program’s history.

— Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 29 June 2026

Definition of senior citizens

Noun

Jama chants echoed through the park while children danced alongside adults and passing pedestrians stopped to watch.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
His mission to catch adults who prey on children was launched when a friend in cybersecurity told him about the online danger.

— Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of adults

Noun

Admission is $18 general, $15 seniors/students/military, and free for children 18 and under.

— Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2026
Those resources include avenues to help seniors maintain regular exercise, ongoing positive social connections, appropriate living situations, transportation and more.

— Rachel Brown Kirkland, AJC.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of seniors

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