1
2
as in months
a long or seemingly long period of time
it took ages for the clerk to ring up three items
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in twilight
a later period of one's life
stoically endures all of the aches and pains that come with age
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in maturity
the state of being an old person
at 88, she gets frustrated by the feebleness that is inevitable with age
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in antiquity
the state of being something old
the copper monument has acquired the patina of age
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in to grow
to become mature
as your cat ages and becomes less active, you should change her diet
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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 age
Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (RMFF) has scouts in different countries monitoring players who are eligible for them from a young age, but Nigeria’s approach is more informal.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
Falling populations, higher poverty In general, rural areas have declining populations that are aging faster than the country as a whole and have higher rates of poverty and chronic conditions.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for age
Noun
The designer, who holds certifications in accessible design, says the triangle’s goal of removing obstructions resonates with today’s emphasis on safe accessibility for kitchen users of all ages and abilities.
—Verb
Investors age 50 and older can make a $1,100 catch-up contribution, up from $1,000 the previous year.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for age
Noun
-
The Elvis Tribute Spectacular' Fans can enjoy an era-by-era tribute concert, celebrating the music of the larger-than-life King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley.—
-
Despite their franchise history dating back to the mid-70s (via Kansas City and Colorado), which includes essentially all of the highest-scoring era in league history, the New Jersey Devils have never had a player hit either of the game’s most basic offensive milestones.—
Noun
-
The game will launch in the twilight window for Sony’s PlayStation 5 and Microsoft’s Xbox Series X and S — six years after both consoles were released.—
-
Catch an Earthgrazer Generally speaking, depending on your location, Castor begins to come up above the east-northeast horizon right around the time evening twilight is coming to an end.—
Noun
-
But in the second season of the series, which wrapped last Sunday, a new sense of uncertainty, reflection, and maturity grips the central characters, making for even better television.—
-
And maybe that just comes with getting older and gaining maturity.—
Noun
-
Officials say truckloads of antiquities were driven from the capital in 2023 — RSF members filmed themselves opening crates of mummified remains — and estimate total losses at $110 million.—
-
The Macedonian king is commonly held as the best military commander in antiquity, with an empire that extended from Greece to India.—
Verb
-
If similar inflow patterns are found in other inactive galaxies, red geysers could become a key model for understanding how galaxies across the universe grow old, and quietly stay that way.—
-
The strategy reflects McDonald's broader push to lean on nostalgia and popular partnerships to drive traffic and loyalty at a time when consumers are growing more cautious about spending, the outlet reported, citing a recent earnings call.—
Noun
-
The fan fest’s exact days of operation will be determined and announced later.—
-
His days often begin before sunrise and include multiple training sessions, focusing on conditioning, endurance and strength.—
Noun
-
One way to mess with an option team’s Plan A is to not only stick them with third-and-forevers, but to put them in an early hole, making them throw out of desperation.—
-
Printed with thermochromic ink, the stamp reveals a second image of the moon when a finger is pressed to it, and a sheet of 16 Forever stamps features a map of the eclipse path.—
Noun
-
By Friday afternoon the snowfall will clear out and colder temperatures -- mostly in the low 30s -- will remain.—
-
His eyes are wrapped in gauze, and his hair is the grey of a sunless afternoon.—
Cite this Entry
“Age.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/age. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share