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also life span
as in lifetime
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
Today, lifespans have increased threefold.
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Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
New Balance’s influential sneaker loafer is now more than a year into its lifespan, and in the time since its debut many other brands have followed suit with their own sporty and smart hybrids.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Replacing an aging battery can dramatically improve performance and lifespan, often more than any software tweak.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Tulips, unlike other spring bulbs, have a shorter lifespan.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2025
Dozens of power plants have been used throughout its lifespan, from the same mill found in the Suzuki Hayabusa superbike to small-displacement V-8s, but a classic combination is a Ford Duratec inline-four delivering about 280 hp.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2025
Redwoods have a typical lifespan of around 800 to 1,500 years, whereas some sequoias have lived at least 2,000 years.
—AFAR Media, 28 Oct. 2025
According to the National Park Service, the lifespan of an American crocodile in the wild is between 50 and 70 years old.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Recently, Korean researchers developed an ultrathin silver-ion coating that prevents dendrite formation in lithium-metal batteries, improving safety, lifespan, and commercialization potential for next-generation energy storage.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
New Balance’s influential sneaker loafer is now more than a year into its lifespan, and in the time since its debut many other brands have followed suit with their own sporty and smart hybrids.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Replacing an aging battery can dramatically improve performance and lifespan, often more than any software tweak.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Tulips, unlike other spring bulbs, have a shorter lifespan.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2025
Dozens of power plants have been used throughout its lifespan, from the same mill found in the Suzuki Hayabusa superbike to small-displacement V-8s, but a classic combination is a Ford Duratec inline-four delivering about 280 hp.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2025
Redwoods have a typical lifespan of around 800 to 1,500 years, whereas some sequoias have lived at least 2,000 years.
—AFAR Media, 28 Oct. 2025
According to the National Park Service, the lifespan of an American crocodile in the wild is between 50 and 70 years old.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Recently, Korean researchers developed an ultrathin silver-ion coating that prevents dendrite formation in lithium-metal batteries, improving safety, lifespan, and commercialization potential for next-generation energy storage.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifespan
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From the aforementioned 50-style Supercolor collection to the enduring NMD Human Race franchise, the partnership has within the last decade covered more ground than some footwear companies do in their lifetime.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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But by some estimates, half of all women experience hair loss in their lifetime.—
Rebecca Ramirez,
NPR,
27 Oct. 2025
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In Forrest’s 2013 memoir Running with Monsters, the Celebrity Rehab star shared a detailed account of the final moments of Phoenix’s life.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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That’s just the reality of life at Real Madrid, and the main reason why arguably the most glamorous coaching job in club football is also one of the most difficult to succeed in.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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All are dressed in period garb — Clarkson in a gorgeous gown and her band, My Band Y’all, led by musical director and keyboardist Jason Halbert, in formal white dinner jackets typical of musical acts at the time.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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After replacing original director Christopher Landon, Williamson will be directing a Scream for the first time, after scripting the first, second, and fourth installments.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Lifespan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifespan. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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