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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
The research team also claims that the method holds the potential to significantly reduce battery charging times while improving specific energy and operational lifespan.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Early in its lifespan, the Abzorb 2010 has featured in collaborations with Kith and Wtaps.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
If the bottom leaves of a monopodial orchid turn yellow, the plant is probably preparing to drop them because the leaves are nearing the end of their lifespan.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
That could translate into a longer lifespan and better energy efficiency.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
This faux Dunhill Fir is designed to look and feel like a tree plucked straight off the lot, without the single-season lifespan or mess of shedding needles.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Higher levels of physical activity have been associated with a longer, healthier lifespan.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
Memory bumps across the lifespan in personally meaningful music.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Burrowing owls typically have a 5-year lifespan.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Early in its lifespan, the Abzorb 2010 has featured in collaborations with Kith and Wtaps.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
If the bottom leaves of a monopodial orchid turn yellow, the plant is probably preparing to drop them because the leaves are nearing the end of their lifespan.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
That could translate into a longer lifespan and better energy efficiency.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
This faux Dunhill Fir is designed to look and feel like a tree plucked straight off the lot, without the single-season lifespan or mess of shedding needles.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Higher levels of physical activity have been associated with a longer, healthier lifespan.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
Memory bumps across the lifespan in personally meaningful music.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Burrowing owls typically have a 5-year lifespan.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifespan
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And over a lifetime, a bachelor’s degree has an average 682% return on investment, underscoring its long-term value.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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Plus, anyone finding the Maurepas treasure would come home not only with the story of a lifetime, but full pockets.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Robb Report,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The breakthrough could redefine the future of virtual and augmented reality by creating visuals that look identical to real life.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Rinderknecht is accused of starting the January blaze known as the Palisades Fires, which ultimately went on to claim the lives of 12 people and burn over 23,000 acres, according to a report from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro also said that Carranza was innocent and that his boat was displaying a distress signal at the time of the attack, according to CBS News.—
Amy McCarthy,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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The display area matches the size of a human pupil and achieves a resolution beyond 25,000 pixels per inch (ppi), which is about 150 times denser than most smartphone screens.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Lifespan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifespan. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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