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elder

[el-der] / ˈɛl dər /
ADJECTIVE
born earlier
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




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The elder Ellison, one of the world's richest men, is a close ally of Trump and a major donor to his political campaigns.

From Barron's Jul. 13, 2026

The elder Iwerks met fellow artist Walt Disney when both men were teenagers working at a Kansas City, Mo., art studio.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 12, 2026

Howard Lutnick’s sons and other Cantor executives have maintained that the elder Lutnick has no knowledge of or involvement with firm matters.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

There is a statute of limitations on financial elder abuse, but in this case, pursuing legal action seems like a fruitless task.

From MarketWatch Jul. 7, 2026

He was a clever, beautiful child, and though his elder brother would inherit the title and lands, he claimed all else—love, attention, laughter, praise—and he claimed it loudly.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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