duration

noun

du̇-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce duration (audio)
Definition of durationnext
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

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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

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Recent Examples of duration Two doctors from Formula Medicine, an Italian center for driver performance working with BMW, which runs two cars in Hypercar in conjunction with the WRT team, directly addressed the suit’s cooling duration. — Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026 This means that the duration and severity of acne flare-ups may be shorter and less severe. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2026 How Sleep Patterns Connect to Hemorrhoid Risk A study published in Neuropsychiatric Research in August 2026 examined whether sleep patterns like insomnia, sleep duration and daytime napping may influence the risk of developing hemorrhoids. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026 New research is bringing sound sleep health into the gut-adjacent conversation, using genetic methodology to probe whether insomnia, sleep duration and daytime napping causally influence hemorrhoid risk. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for duration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duration
  1. time
  2. continuation
  3. lifespan
  4. continuity
  5. lifetime
  6. continuance
  7. life
  8. persistence
Noun
  • Brughmans can throw the ball a long way, and do so accurately enough to initiate attacks before the other team has had time to reset.
    — Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • All John needs to do is recite the Green Lanterns oath the next time Hal hands him his ring for training.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of time
Noun
  • The Other Way is returning with the continuation of two couples’ international love stories.
    — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Smile 2 manages to be a fun continuation of the silly premise established by its 2022 predecessor, proving that the concept of a creepy smile demon can be taken in creative new directions.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of continuation
Noun
  • Myers said smaller dogs tend to live longer than bigger dogs, making their lifespans completely different.
    — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Mayflies have some of the shortest lifespans in the insect world.
    — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of lifespan
Noun
  • And like Maye with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, Williams also has system continuity with head coach Ben Johnson.
    — Jeff Howe, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Hermès positions itself above the melee, as a guardian of tasteful continuity.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of continuity
Noun
  • Pitt couldn’t attend Wednesday as Clooney was honored with the Venice International Film Festival’s Golden Lion for lifetime achievement.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The odds that a person will develop lung cancer in their lifetime is about 1 in 19, the American Cancer Society says.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of lifetime
Noun
  • Creeden filed a motion for the continuance on Thursday, saying the probation office hadn’t yet released its draft presentence investigation report and that the court hadn’t yet ruled on his motions for acquittal and for a new trial.
    — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026
  • James Ratcliff spoke for the Farley Road Neighborhood Coalition, agreeing that a continuance is necessary because of the change in the occupancy limit count.
    — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of continuance
Noun
  • Captivated by the notion, Bell and I tried it and had the time of our lives.
    — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Even some of the signings who have made fast starts to life in the Premier League are still finding their feet.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of life
Noun
  • Security teams should prioritize execution paths where code can access secrets, create persistence or make system changes, then apply pre-execution controls that can stop or constrain artifacts when their behavior falls outside policy.
    — Ken Ammon, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Hoban says she’s learned that bringing the vintage toys back to life often requires patience, persistence and a little imagination.
    — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of persistence

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“Duration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duration. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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