as in persistent
continuing or lasting through a person's life
He had a lifelong love of nature. a lifelong friendship
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Recent Examples of lifelong
His predecessor, Pope Francis, was a lifelong fan of Buenos Aires soccer club San Lorenzo.
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Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Gibson went on to finally win the ladies singles title at Wimbledon in 1957, and also formed a lifelong friendship with Buxton.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
For some people, getting reacquainted with their body has been a lifelong journey.
—Kameelah Phillips, Flow Space, 13 May 2025
Miami native Nikki Vitale, a lifelong Ferrari fan who adored Michael Schumacher, has been to the race every year since its debut in 2022, having previously gone to the Austin race.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Gibson went on to finally win the ladies singles title at Wimbledon in 1957, and also formed a lifelong friendship with Buxton.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
For some people, getting reacquainted with their body has been a lifelong journey.
—Kameelah Phillips, Flow Space, 13 May 2025
Miami native Nikki Vitale, a lifelong Ferrari fan who adored Michael Schumacher, has been to the race every year since its debut in 2022, having previously gone to the Austin race.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifelong
Adjective
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Season Two centers around a persistent cyborg journalist who starts excavating into Dr. Sleech's dubious past, uncovering some controversial incidents.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
17 May 2025
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Social isolation keeps the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis in a constant state of arousal, driving persistent cortisol release.—
Kim Samuel,
Scientific American,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Simone is damaged and buoyant simultaneously, and the young actress shows a deep maturity in the portrayal of the character's complex mental and emotional state.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Formerly operated by Rink Management Services, the new barns represent SFC’s deeper investment into ice hockey after the firm purchased Firland Management, a longtime operator of hockey and skating rinks, in September.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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In relationships, however, there’s an enduring notion that partners should always love each other, no matter what.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Yet, bouclé fabric, with its looped yarn and textured feel, emerges as an enduring enigma.—
Kristen Flanagan,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2025
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By anointing himself chairman of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Napoleon-style, Donald Trump revealed a longing to seize one of America’s most romantic and abiding myths: Camelot.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Already frazzled by a couple days in other fire zones, my head was clouded with doubt and, yet, an abiding belief that the old house might have another life.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2025
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An inveterate traveler who had explored 60-plus countries and often incorporated historical art and cultural references into her designs, McFadden died in September at the age of 85.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
4 Mar. 2025
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My wife and younger son, however, are inveterate puzzle solvers.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This is what happens when there is no Shot in the Dark to play and everyone is in hardcore jury management mode.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
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The video-audio AI tool is available Tuesday to U.S. subscribers of Google's new $249.99 per month Ultra subscription plan, which is geared toward hardcore AI enthusiasts.—
Jennifer Elias,Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
20 May 2025
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“Lifelong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifelong. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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