variants
also greying
as in evolving
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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
The Editors, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for graying
Verb
-
With globally evolving dining standards, Knife Edge reveals the stress, the pressure, the resilience needed to hold your nerve in the battle for greatness.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
-
Now, with the advent of the Internet and evolving consumer demands, customers can (and expect) access to their financial information via a mobile app, in real-time.—
Daniela Binatti,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Verb
-
Nicholas Elliott Sometimes, the best way to demonstrate your interpreter bona fides is by getting along with a filmmaker who’s notorious for being difficult.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
-
In this sketch, a group of women worries about whether their husbands in the other room are getting along.—
Rima Parikh,
Vulture,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Just quietly getting on with it.—
Laura Isensee,
Scientific American,
18 May 2026
-
His game is about getting on base, creating havoc and playing a large role in the Rays putting together game-changing innings.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Verb
-
One recently approved Ben Callery Architects project in Sydney includes a private wing for an aging grandparent, though technically the secondary kitchen could not include a sink or cooktop under local regulations.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
-
Multiple spills — including the 1997 Torch/Platform Irene spill, the 2007 San Francisco Bay Cosco Busan bunker fuel spill, and the 2021 Huntington Beach pipeline leak — have reinforced California’s argument that expanded drilling and aging pipelines pose ongoing environmental risks.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Verb
-
The Ducks have high-ceiling youngsters blossoming into stars who should be the nucleus of future playoff teams.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
-
His high school career included putting up 62 points in a state quarterfinal and a 45-point showing against rival Chambers, assisting in building up a blossoming confidence level.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2026
Verb
-
For a continuous bloom all summer, select a repeat-blooming variety such as 'Endless Summer' that will flower on both old and new growth.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
-
Artificial psychedelic imagery, from brightly colored paint mixed together to blooming black roses, also recur throughout.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Graying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graying. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
