lifespan

variants 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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Noun
  • Gray is the big discovery, as the kid actor nabs the break of a lifetime to star alongside Gosling in a Star Wars feature.
    Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Brennan Marion turned 38 years old this week, and the first-year football coach at Sacramento State who has spent a lifetime gearing up for this sort of season was presented with a birthday cake at practice with frosting, his name and candles.
    Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Evacuation information from Cal Fire Evacuation Warnings Potential threat to life and/or property.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2025
  • The sprint is underway for us at the Free Press to bring these stories to life and introduce our readers to the standout athletes and communities across Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties and the entire state.
    Freep.com, Freep.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The court recessed to address the issue, during which time DeBie produced the video, Eppink said.
    Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Anything placed before that time will be removed and destroyed, according to WEBN's FAQ page.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2025
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“Lifespan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifespan. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.

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