Synonyms of duration

duration

noun

du̇-ˈrā-shən 

1

as in time

the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress

for the whole duration of the speech the bored audience fidgeted

Synonyms & Similar Words

• time
• lifespan
• lifetime
• life
• continuance
• date
• span
• term
• standing
• run
• tenure
• tour
• spell
• longevity
• stretch
• age
• half-life
• hitch
• turn

2

as in continuation

uninterrupted or lasting existence

scientists warning that the very duration of our civilization depends upon finding a solution to this major environmental problem

Synonyms & Similar Words

• continuation
• continuity
• continuance
• persistence
• continuousness
• survival
• endurance
• durability
• prolongation
• subsistence
• extension
• lengthening
• ceaselessness
• elongation
• permanence
• prolonging
• abidance
• stretching
• drawing out
• enduringness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• end
• expiration
• termination
• cessation
• ending
• finish
• stoppage
• close
• discontinuance
• discontinuity
• shortening
• curtailment
• surcease
• cutback
• abridgment

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of duration

That makes long-duration Treasuries particularly vulnerable if investors continue to demand higher returns to compensate for fiscal and inflation risks. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026

While extending duration carries price risk, intermediate bonds offer a balance of protection and lower volatility. — Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Key Takeaways Tart cherry juice contains melatonin and tryptophan, which may improve sleep quality and duration. — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 17 Aug. 2026

The research above showed that distribution of sleep stages and the stage prior to waking, not duration, can impact the possibility of sleep inertia. — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026