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

First was an anti-aging and beauty-focused treatment that combined 20 minutes in a relaxingly warm red light bed with a Japanese Microbiome and Fermented Enzyme Facial. — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

The Osea Anti-Aging Body Balm uniquely acts as both a moisturizer and a serum, combining intense hydration with anti-aging, skin-firming benefits. — Melony Forcier, InStyle, 2 July 2026

The charts show part of my de-aging and age progression design plan. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

Red wavelengths are typically marketed for anti-aging benefits, while blue is positioned as an acne fighter. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026

Josh Starbuck, a concierge doctor in Hawaii who focuses on functional medicine and peptide therapy for anti-aging and longevity. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 30 June 2026

Instead of applying an anti-aging serum and following up with your favorite night cream, this Blithe serum features a hybrid formula that combines both steps into one. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 June 2026

Among the human studies that qualified, none tested IV or intramuscular NAD+ itself for anti-aging or wellness outcomes. — Allison Palmer updated June 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026

Bieber’s endorsement and other celebrity mentions provide cultural context for the surge in interest, not evidence the treatment works for anti-aging. — Allison Palmer updated June 24, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026

Verb

New York City has bet heavily on converting aging office buildings into apartments to help ease a housing shortage. — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

The new fleet will replace Canada’s four aging Victoria-class submarines, which were purchased secondhand from the United Kingdom in the late 1990s. — Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

New fleet to replace aging submarines The new submarines are expected to modernize Canada’s underwater abilities as the current Victoria-class fleet approaches retirement in the mid-2030s. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026

This is due to its quick warming and also its aging population. — Katharina Buchholz, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

They can also be used for de-aging characters, creating performances in different languages, or preserving the voice or likeness of an actor whose health is deteriorating, as was the case with CAA client Eric Dane. — Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026

Milman and her collaborators analyzed data from nearly 4,000 older adults enrolled in a long-term aging study. — Allison Aubrey, NPR, 6 July 2026

The price hikes, especially those for Xbox’s now aging Series X and Series S consoles, have not gone over great with gamers. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026

The finding connects tooth health to the same cellular aging science already popular in skincare and joint health circles. — Allison Palmer july 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026