golden years

NOUN

agedness

Synonyms

STRONG

oldness senescence seniority

WEAK

elderliness old age senectitude

NOUN

old age

Synonyms

STRONGEST

infirmity

WEAK

advancing years age agedness autumn of life caducity debility declining years decrepitude dotage elderliness evening of life feebleness geriatrics golden age latter part of animate life longevity oldness retirement age second childhood senectitude senescence senility seniority winter of life years

Antonyms

WEAK

adolescence childhood infancy youth

Example Sentences

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“Due to the unique anatomy of their airways, bulldogs can experience more respiratory distress in their golden years and may also have a harder time regulating their temperature as a result,” Greenstein says.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

For many Americans, their golden years are being rewritten by divorce.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

Likewise, the camera observes Weinberg’s Tereza with a sensual tactility that I haven’t seen lavished on any actor over 70 who hasn’t spent her golden years at the plastic surgeon.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Your golden years are not reliant on finding a spouse to share your costs.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026

“But why you folks shouldn’t enjoy a bit of butter in your golden years, I don’t know.”

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

golden years

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