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
  • Beauty trends are constantly evolving, and this year clearly favors a more textured and luminous complexion—one that isn’t excessively shiny.
    — Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
  • As with any fan culture, the lore and language are self-referential and constantly evolving.
    — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of evolving
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  • But people getting along is rarely as simple as wishing it, and the truth remains that Harry and his brother Prince William are still feuding.
    — StyleCaster Editors, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of getting along
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  • So my wife and I are getting on a plane, leaving our three children with a babysitter, and praying war won’t break out and strand us.
    — Jonathan Dekel, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The flight went on as planned, but these men knew my grandfather and heard that his daughters were getting on the plane.
    — Suzy Exposito, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of getting on
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  • The classic free-radical theory of aging, first proposed in the 1950s, held that aging itself resulted from the relentless buildup of ROS in our cells, decade after decade, and the wear and tear this caused.
    — Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Look for a natural opening instead, such as when a parent is updating a retirement plan, reviewing insurance coverage or after the family has dealt with an aging relative's estate.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of aging
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  • The Jaguars offense is wayyy better than what the Bengals just faced, led by a blossoming Trevor Lawrence.
    — J.J. Bailey, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of blossoming
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  • The Duomo is just five minutes on foot, and the Academy of Brera with its blooming Botanical Garden is even closer.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • In the spring, the blooming cherry trees that line the course’s exterior would take your breath away.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of blooming

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“Graying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graying. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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