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

Hargitay and Amazon shoppers swear by Cetaphil’s anti-aging formula. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 8 July 2026

As for treatments, the menu is extensive, from a sound massage with Tibetan singing bowls to a detox session with a South American quebracho bark extract, and anti-ageing rituals to a pregnancy pamper. — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

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 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

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

Hydrating, evening out skin tone, and leaving dewiness in its wake, The Mineral Sunscreen is capable of replacing your anti-aging serums and moisturizers — practically unheard of in the industry. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 14 July 2026

The Thrive transition program plans to begin construction on additional housing in the fall to meet the growing demand to help teens aging out of the foster care system. — Leondra Head, CBS News, 13 July 2026

That includes, but is not limited to, maintenance and repair of streets, sidewalks, parks and public facilities; repairing and replacing aging infrastructure and storm drains; fire protection, paramedics, crime prevention and emergency response. — Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2026

The series of executions, due to be carried out by the end of this month, highlights the nation’s aging death-row population. — David Fischer, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

Climate disasters and aging gas infrastructure have increased the cost of electricity, and extreme weather is increasing the cost of groceries. — Liat Olenick, New York Daily News, 13 July 2026

The company has infused AI across more surfaces of its e-commerce website, including the search bar, and has revamped its aging Alexa digital assistant with more conversational and agentic features. — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 11 July 2026

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

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