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 life span
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Recent Examples of life span
Frequent bouts of rheumatic fever left the kid’s heart so weakened that one childhood doctor predicted a lifespan of 16 years.
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2025
Vegan leather made from plastic often have the a shorter lifespan, ending up in landfill or in donation centers faster than their real animal sibling.
—Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 26 Apr. 2025
According to Grand View Research, the industry was valued at over $50 billion in 2024 and is projected to continue growing as aging populations seek to extend both lifespan and healthspan.
—Abdo Riani, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Key Takeaways Regularly cleaning your garden gloves based on their material type helps extend their lifespan and keeps them protective.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025
The concept of longevity—extending both lifespan and quality of life through lifestyle practices—has never been more prevalent.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
De-duplication, lifespan analysis, and automatic HDD firmware updates could also disappear on non-approved drives, Synology's press release suggests.
—Kevin Purdy, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2025
Fueled by a lifetime love of horror, the filmmaker developed a plot that resurrected the life force of the early blues scene and merged it with the intriguing possibilities inherent in a vampire’s eternal lifespan.
—Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
Experts note that the general lifespan of landscape turf ranges from 15 to 25 years, depending on the materials used, installation practices, and follow-up care.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2025
Greg Evans, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2025
Vegan leather made from plastic often have the a shorter lifespan, ending up in landfill or in donation centers faster than their real animal sibling.
—Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 26 Apr. 2025
According to Grand View Research, the industry was valued at over $50 billion in 2024 and is projected to continue growing as aging populations seek to extend both lifespan and healthspan.
—Abdo Riani, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Key Takeaways Regularly cleaning your garden gloves based on their material type helps extend their lifespan and keeps them protective.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025
The concept of longevity—extending both lifespan and quality of life through lifestyle practices—has never been more prevalent.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
De-duplication, lifespan analysis, and automatic HDD firmware updates could also disappear on non-approved drives, Synology's press release suggests.
—Kevin Purdy, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2025
Fueled by a lifetime love of horror, the filmmaker developed a plot that resurrected the life force of the early blues scene and merged it with the intriguing possibilities inherent in a vampire’s eternal lifespan.
—Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
Experts note that the general lifespan of landscape turf ranges from 15 to 25 years, depending on the materials used, installation practices, and follow-up care.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for life span
Noun
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The takeaway is both profound and accessible: the body responds to frequency, not just duration.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Experts agree that an important key to rebuilding salmon runs is increasing the frequency and duration of shallow flooding in riverside riparian areas, or even fallow rice paddies — a program Katz has helped develop through his career.—
Alastair Bland | CalMatters,
Mercury News,
16 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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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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What these leaders overlook is that strategy requires skilled, dedicated teams who can bring it to life.—
JacLyn Pagnotta,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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But, some people can feel numb after achieving major goals in life.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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Three-year-old thoroughbreds are eligible to participate in the Triple Crown races, meaning a horse has just one opportunity in its lifetime to win all three races in a single season.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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To quote the legendary Prodigy of Mobb Deep, Buffalo, New York, MC Ché Noir is putting her lifetime in between the paper’s lines.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Life span.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/life%20span. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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