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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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The eldest child of a musical family, Field made his concert debut at the age of 9.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

He shares eldest daughter Royalty with ex-girlfriend and model Nia Guzman, son Aeko with ex-girlfriend and model Ammika Harris and youngest daughter Lovely with esthetician Diamond Brown.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

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

“It appears not: I fancy neither she nor her sister have very large fortunes. Old Lord Ingram’s estates were chiefly entailed, and the eldest son came in for everything almost.”

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

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