Synonyms of aging

aging 1 of 2

adjective

variants or ageing

as in older

being of advanced years and especially past middle age

more and more middle-aged adults must care for aging parents

Synonyms & Similar Words

• older
• elderly
• old
• aged
• geriatric
• over-the-hill
• senescent
• ancient
• senior
• long-lived
• of a certain age
• long in the tooth
• octogenarian
• adult
• unyoung
• sexagenarian
• middle-aged
• septuagenarian
• retired
• nonagenarian
• oldish
• venerable
• senile
• centenarian
• superannuated
• doddering
• decrepit
• mature
• patriarchal
• spavined
• grown-up
• pensioned
• matriarchal
• overage
• tottery
• anile

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• young
• youthful
• ageless
• youngish
• adolescent
• juvenile
• immature
• minor
• green
• underage
• inexperienced
• puerile
• raw
• infantile
• preteen
• childish
• childlike
• callow
• babyish
• infantine
• kiddish

aging

2 of 2

verb

variants or ageing

present participle of age

as in growing

to become mature

as your cat ages and becomes less active, you should change her diet

Synonyms & Similar Words

• growing
• progressing
• maturing
• developing
• ripening
• growing up
• flowering
• softening
• evolving
• blossoming
• blooming
• graying
• mellowing
• flourishing
• burgeoning
• unfolding
• opening
• getting along
• advancing
• getting on

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deteriorating
• declining
• decaying
• worsening
• degenerating
• drying
• sinking
• fading
• sagging
• drooping
• waning
• weakening
• withering
• wasting (away)
• flagging
• returning
• reverting
• shriveling
• wilting
• regressing
• lapsing
• retrogressing
• backsliding

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of aging

Adjective

Importantly, Chien says the survey does not advocate an anti-aging narrative. — Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Also formulated with hyaluronic acid, shea butter, collagen, peptides, and niacinamide, this anti-aging powerhouse remains true to its name thanks to a seemingly endless list of hydrating ingredients. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026

Activscience Neck-Firming Cream The lotion is rich in anti-aging ingredients, such as collagen to add plumpness and hyaluronic acid to boost hydration and radiance. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026

The formula is quite potent with 50 different peptides, retinol, coenzyme NAD, and adenosine—all wrinkle-reducing and anti-aging ingredients. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026

Claims about detox, immunity boosts, anti-aging and weight management draw much more skepticism from doctors. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026

Claims that on-demand IV cocktails deliver detox, immunity boosts, anti-aging effects or weight management draw more skepticism from clinicians. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026

Over-the-counter anti-aging supplements taken by millions of Americans to boost energy and lessen the side effects of chemotherapy may actually impair cancer treatments, a new study suggests. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026

What the Study Found A team of researchers at Texas A&M University set out to determine whether the NR4A1 receptor plays a role in the anti-aging benefits of coffee. — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2026

Verb

Dignity — aging at home, having a stable home, having a safe home. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

The founders said Carte Blanche is speaking to shoppers whose concerns around pigmentation, texture and aging skin have made performance increasingly important. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

The timing is an issue because 78 aging buses are due for retirement and need to be replaced quickly. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Raising prices can help calm high consumption, which experts have blamed on aging cars and spare parts in Iran as well as insufficient public transportation. — ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026

While the buildout of data centers increases energy demand, which can push up prices, electricity costs have also soared in recent years due to extreme temperatures and as utility companies replace aging infrastructure. — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026

Sustaining an aging arsenal The refurbishment matters because Minuteman III remains a central part of America’s nuclear deterrent. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026

Amy’s aging parents are presented as the Platonic ideal of caring. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

The report also found that male characters continue to have an easier time aging on television compared to female characters. — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026