- superlative of old.
oldest
Example Sentences
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Maine consistently ranks among the highest in the country for voter turnout, even among young voters, despite having one of the oldest populations in the country.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
Nasa chose the name Torridon due to the Torridonian Supergroup, a geological formation in the north-west Highlands that contains some of the oldest evidence of life of any rocks in the UK.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Researchers also analyzed the fossil bat Vielasia, which sits on the oldest branch of the bat family tree.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026
Ironically, this shift to oration represents a return to one of the oldest traditions in education.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
“No, he’s the oldest boy. About your age. Graduating high school this month.”
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
