graying

verb

variants also greying
Definition of grayingnext
present participle of gray
as in evolving

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Recent Examples of graying James Corbett uses Bokashi, a quickie Japanese rinse-away treatment designed for graying men, on his female brunette clients who want a gray blend without coming to his salon every few weeks. — The Editors, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for graying
  1. evolving
  2. getting along
  3. getting on
  4. aging
  5. blossoming
  6. blooming
Verb
  • As creative director, Lam will bring his original vision for Derek Lam 10 Crosby into the evolving contemporary fashion landscape.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Microsoft's Copilot pricing strategy is also evolving as part of the overhaul.
    — Matthew J. Belvedere,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of evolving
Verb
  • Interestingly, a fleeting scene of Noah leaning on his teammates becomes a tragic mirror to Hal never having been able to do so (as a kid or as a Lantern) and John never getting along with his brothers.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The success of Oasis Live ’25 — and the fact that the brothers are still getting along well enough to do press for their documentary together — has sparked rumors of a further Oasis tour, perhaps next year.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of getting along
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  • This project started for me with getting on a Zoom with Lance and the next step was getting on a Zoom with Lance and Rob.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Police said video showed someone getting on the boat and leaving the area before the fire started.
    — Mike Darnay, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of getting on
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  • Pham’s ducks stand out for their several-day dry-aging process, glossy crisp skin and live presentations.
    — Heather Platt, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
  • If approved by voters, the measure would provide funding to address aging school infrastructure and improve campus safety.
    — Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of aging
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  • Now the extraordinary, blossoming Matisse faces in the direction of the original site for which it was designed, like a living memory.
    — George Baker, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The Angels also would prefer not to replace Soriano from a blossoming corps of young arms.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of blossoming
Verb
  • The body-contouring gown was transparent from its high neck to its hem, with long sleeves and intricately worked floral embroidery blooming over the bust, navel, hips, and thighs.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Blooming uses up a lot of the plant’s energy, and afterward the orchid needs a period of rest to recover for the next blooming cycle.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of blooming

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“Graying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graying. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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