Thesaurus results for HALF LIFE

half-life

noun

Definition of half-life

as in duration

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Recent Examples of half-life Alan Cummings, a co-investigator on Voyager, told an audience in October 2024 that, technically, the probes' power will never run out because nuclear energy always has a half-life. — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 9 May 2026 Those close to Khong marvel at the long half-life of her short stories. — Mariella Rudi, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026 But still, David and I walk parallel paths in the long half-life of loss. — Literary Hub, 13 Apr. 2026 Cesium 137 is highly soluble in water and has a half-life of 30 years, Alkis says. — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for half-life

Recent Examples of Synonyms for half-life

Noun

The duration of Kyrgios’ ban will depend in part on whether he is found to have deliberately taken the drug, and in part on whether the incident happened before the tournament started.

— James Hansen, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Ford is among the few filmmakers who succeeds in filming a stage performance with visual attention (a combination of duration and framing) that sustains literary continuity yet never recedes to mere home-video-like recording.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of duration

Noun

There ceremony is set to honor legendary Hollywood star and Oscar winner Faye Dunaway with a lifetime achievement award for her decades of work and a resumé that includes Bonnie and Clyde, Network, Chinatown, Mommie Dearest and more.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
Prior to making the leap to directing, Eusebio spent more than two decades helping shape the language of modern action filmmaking, drawing on a lifetime of martial arts training.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of lifetime

Noun

Gardner has pleaded not guilty and is up next for trial, with a start date planned for early September.

— Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
With Apple’s new approach to hardware release cycles and consumer expectations, the Neo will address that by setting an annual launch date of late March.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of date

Noun

Removing scratches from stainless steel can help restore its sleek, polished look and extend its lifespan.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026
Durability & Lifespan Of course, the final aspect to a top load vs front load washer to consider is the lifespan.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of lifespan

Noun

According to information provided to the court, that witness is expected to testify about coercive interrogation techniques and how memory becomes less reliable over time.

— Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
The lawsuit marks the second time in six years that DePaul has been sued by a mental health provider that worked with the school’s athletes.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of time

Noun

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
His hearing, during which he was served a life sentence, occurred this month after the defense requested multiple continuances.

— Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Definition of continuance

Noun

The terms remain subject to negotiations, and no final agreement has been announced.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
His vice president, Kamala Harris, stepped in as the Democratic nominee but lost to Trump in November, giving him a second, nonconsecutive term.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026