as in duration
the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress
the lifetime of the camera's batteries was so short we couldn't get through a day trip without having to replace them
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Perhaps your sister didn’t help herself during your mother’s lifetime, but arranged to be the beneficiary of all the accounts, either with or without your mother’s consent.
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Liz Weston, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Born in the Dutch city of Leiden in 1606, Rembrandt developed a reputation as one of the Netherlands’ most famous artists during his lifetime.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
That's what Road Rules did for me in Morocco and Spain half a lifetime ago.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The normalization of hearing protection represents a maturation of festival culture—an acknowledgment that the best experiences are those that can be repeated sustainably throughout a lifetime.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Liz Weston, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Born in the Dutch city of Leiden in 1606, Rembrandt developed a reputation as one of the Netherlands’ most famous artists during his lifetime.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
That's what Road Rules did for me in Morocco and Spain half a lifetime ago.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The normalization of hearing protection represents a maturation of festival culture—an acknowledgment that the best experiences are those that can be repeated sustainably throughout a lifetime.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifetime
Noun
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Your healthcare provider can work with you to develop a plan to achieve your health goals with the proper type of collagen product supplement, dosage, and treatment duration.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
2 May 2025
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Studies show that exercise alone, especially when performed for longer durations, can lead to significant weight loss and improvements in aerobic fitness and muscle tone.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2025
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According to the documents, Inciarte pleaded guilty and was sentenced to time served and one business day.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2025
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Almost 30 years ago, Robert Stone visited the City of Hope campus in Los Angeles for the first time.—
Jordan French,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Founded by Frank Fertitta IV and Landon Gyulay, the Easy Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grant-making nonprofit committed to helping Veterans transition to civilian life by addressing critical needs including mental health care, job training, placement, and family support services.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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That fight for victim's rights has shaped all their lives.—
Erin Moriarty, Liza Finley,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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“Lifetime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifetime. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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