elder statesman
Example Sentences
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Letterman is enjoying his elder statesman status with an interview show on Netflix, “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction,” that he makes on his own schedule.
From Salon • May 21, 2026
After his presidential runs, Jackson later positioned himself as an elder statesman within the Democratic Party.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026
Even Nick Saban, the sport’s elder statesman, pronounced it all but dead.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025
By the end of his run there, Kupp was a seasoned elder statesman, still contributing but also helping younger players fine-tune their game.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2025
I saw my role as am elder statesman who might help them move on to the more inclusive ideas of the Congress Movement.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
