For instance, if a newcomer in any neighbourhood called first on an oldcomer, the act was classed with burglaries: nobody ever did call thus on an older resident, but, if anyone had, that is how it would have been looked on.
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Oldcomer
Synonyms for "oldcomer" (1 found)
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Closest matches (1)
Noun(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: veteran.
- Sentence evidence is available for oldcomer, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wiktionary.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "oldcomer".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "oldcomer"
Keep "oldcomer" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "oldcomer" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "oldcomer", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "oldcomer" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Sample sentences
9 total sentences available.
As has already been described, in the 'oldcomer' district, 'newcomers' are at times in the position of being helped by the established 'foreigners' of the community.
Source: wiktionary
This chapter examines the evolution of Japanese elites' though about the appropriate role of foreign residents in Japan —which, for most of the postwar period, was a community largely made up of oldcomer Koreans. In particular, I focus on the period in the 1970s and 1980s when Japan ultimately decided to outlaw a variety of discriminatory practices against oldcomer Koreans.
Source: wiktionary
If not, if you are not going to protect the business that has earned some by competition, then there is going to be no protection for anyone at any time, unless you are going to shoot craps for all licenses, not even a newcomer who wants to become an "oldcomer."
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Showing 4 of 9 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "oldcomer"?
Closest matches include veteran.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "oldcomer"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.