lifespan

variants also life span
Definition of lifespannext
as in duration
the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress I saw no need to pay more for a better-built computer that would just grow obsolete before the end of its lifespan

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Recent Examples of lifespan According to Stein’s office, the project is expected to contribute more than $1 billion to the state’s economy over the grant’s 12-year lifespan. — Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026 The mouse is quite durable, with a lifespan of over 100 million clicks, while remaining lightweight at just 62 grams. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026 With the lifespan of professional stadiums lasting around 30 years, a wave of construction is expected in coming years to replace or renovate venues built in the 1990s. — Abigail Hall, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026 Hot water can cause shrinking, fraying, and pilling, which shortens the lifespan of your towels. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lifespan
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifespan
Noun
  • Two weeks after its record-breaking IPO in mid-June, the space exploration company raised $25 billion in bonds at different durations.
    — Seema Mody, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The free trial associated with this subscription will be appended to the standard duration of access.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Leaning into its history, Kessler has outfitted the hotel with installations that channel the Jurassic period, including life size dinosaur skeletons and fossils, backlit in a range of bright colors, displayed throughout the walls.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Marco Bello / Reuters Standing outside his father's home in Pensacola, Florida, amid the debris and damage left behind by Isaias, one man recounted how the storm took his stepmother's life and severely injured his father.
    — Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • About one in three women is expected to face an anxiety or depressive disorder in their lifetimes.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Many advisors also aim to reduce your lifetime tax bill with such strategies as selling profitable assets during your lower income years.
    — Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Vietnamese films grossed more than VND3 trillion ($114 million) at home in 2025, outperforming international titles in the local market for the first time.
    — Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • This time, France's large pension outlays and its need to rein in public spending leave little room for maneuver.
    — Makini Brice, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026

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“Lifespan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifespan. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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