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as in older
being of advanced years and especially past middle age
that sequoia tree is especially long-lived, having reached an age generally estimated to be at least 3,000 years
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as in long
lasting for a considerable time
much to the relief of his parents, the youth's interest in the piano proved to be long-lived
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Recent Examples of long-lived
Ferns are easy to grow, low-maintenance, and long-lived.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
Large and long-lived tornadoes are possible, along with destructive wind gusts up to 80 mph, and hail up to the size of baseballs.
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Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Perennial Weeds Perennial weeds live for two or more years, with many being quite long-lived.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
This frustration is long-lived for architectural designers.
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Anthony Paletta,
Curbed,
17 May 2026
This design has the potential to reduce the total volume of long-lived spent fuel produced per unit of energy generated and to increase resistance to nuclear proliferation.
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Apr. 2026
Credentials become long-lived because rotating them requires effort nobody budgets for.
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Huzefa Olia,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Boxwoods are easy to grow, green year-round, and long-lived.
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2026
One supercell thunderstorm was particularly strong and long-lived, starting near Del Rio before tracking east-northeast through the Texas Hill Country.
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Anthony Franze,
San Antonio Express-News,
11 Mar. 2026
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
Large and long-lived tornadoes are possible, along with destructive wind gusts up to 80 mph, and hail up to the size of baseballs.
—
Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Perennial Weeds Perennial weeds live for two or more years, with many being quite long-lived.
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
This frustration is long-lived for architectural designers.
—
Anthony Paletta,
Curbed,
17 May 2026
This design has the potential to reduce the total volume of long-lived spent fuel produced per unit of energy generated and to increase resistance to nuclear proliferation.
—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Apr. 2026
Credentials become long-lived because rotating them requires effort nobody budgets for.
—
Huzefa Olia,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Boxwoods are easy to grow, green year-round, and long-lived.
—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2026
One supercell thunderstorm was particularly strong and long-lived, starting near Del Rio before tracking east-northeast through the Texas Hill Country.
—
Anthony Franze,
San Antonio Express-News,
11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for long-lived
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One of them was a plan by Newsom to put a $2,000 assets limit on low-income elderly people receiving Medi-Cal, which also did not make it into Friday’s agreement.
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An elderly man with a black eye was greeted with applause after his rescue.
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Early jockeying could begin shortly after the midterms, but candidates with stronger name ID may have a longer runway.
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Another child was rescued from the rubble in Venezuela’s La Guaira region, marking a poignant moment at the close of a long and emotionally charged day of crisis response on Saturday.
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In the market for an anti-aging moisturizer this Prime Day?
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Among the human studies that qualified, none tested IV or intramuscular NAD+ itself for anti-aging or wellness outcomes.
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The Bulls are eager to start their rebuild process with Wilson, a hyper-athletic wing who fits into Graham’s vision for a lengthy young core in Chicago.
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And in 2025, the singer canceled several shows after a lengthy bout with the flu.
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On Tuesday night, the New York Post reported that the woman had been identified as Angie Baez, a 40-year-old financial industry executive.
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As for 29-year-old Greenway notched six points in 40 games with the Sabres last season and scored three points in 13 Stanley Cup Playoff games with Buffalo during the 2025-26 campaign.
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Senator Lashrecse Aird negotiated with the governor to finalize the legislation, which permits cannabis sales to adults aged 21 and older.
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The Paris residency will bring several of the restaurant’s signature dishes to the French capital, including leeks vinaigrette, uovo in purgatorio amatriciana and dry-aged côte de boeuf, developed in collaboration with Le Royal Monceau’s culinary team.
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“Long-lived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long-lived. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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