Crossword Genius

Kind of thesis

Ross

I believe the answer is:

senior

(Other definitions for senior that I've seen before include "Higher in rank or age" , "Higher in rank or authority" , "Denoting older people" , "High-ranking" , "'Older, superior (6)'" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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