ELDER STATESMAN Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

elder statesman

noun

Definition of elder statesman

as in dean

the senior member of a group the elder statesman of the White House correspondents is finally retiring after nearly a half century of service

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Recent Examples of elder statesman Now an elder statesman who by all anatomical metrics should be well past his peak, the 38-year-old is still central to everything Argentina do. — Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 As vilification of the Founders and the Revolution became more common, both in academia and in society at large, Wood functioned as part elder statesman and part lightning rod. — Craig Bruce Smith, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026 Austria’s other elder statesman will join Alaba as the team’s leader. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 7 June 2026 The Rangers need another strong campaign from the two elder statesmen on the starting staff. — Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for elder statesman

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Luis Antonio Tagle, 69, a Filipino cardinal, was appointed by Pope Leo XIV as the new dean of the College of Cardinals, elevating his profile as a papal contender in the process.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
The dean of students said her office was investigating fraternities over allegations of physical assault, hazing and drug use.

— Amy B Wang, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2026

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If that doesn’t sound heady enough, Neon also has Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s All of a Sudden, a three-hour movie about the practical application of the Humanitude methodology in a French elder-care facility.

— Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
This could’ve been a story of seasoned elders welcoming a new voice into their fold.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026

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The 15-year veteran looked confident and capable against the Chiefs on Sunday, throwing for 365 yards and two touchdowns.

— Pete Sweeney October 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026
And considering the dearth of new mainstream stars — outside of Doechii and Don Toliver, other emerging talents have yet to commercially break through — hip-hop veterans have more of an opening to notch genuine hits.

— Michael Saponara, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2026

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