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eldest

[el-dist] / ˈɛl dɪst /
ADJECTIVE
older
Synonyms
STRONGEST
earlier
WEAK
elder first first-born former lower of a former period of an earlier time preceding prior senior
Antonyms
WEAK
younger

Example Sentences

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She was sent to Bronzefield prison on the day of her eldest son's 10th birthday.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

"I think I'm the eldest one to do it all and I almost feel 21 again."

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

The eldest of the siblings, Rebbie Jackson, also skipped the event.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Our only son, Hersh, our eldest child, had just turned 23 four days before.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

“Our eldest sister … was in Rochester … but came to Hydesville …”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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