variants
also life span
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 lifespan
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Recent Examples of lifespan
For instance, Potrero Elementary has drainage issues, roof problems and major water intrusion under the building, and many of its trailers are well beyond their lifespan.
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Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Every foam mattress in this guide was tested by our editors and contributors in their own homes—many for years, if not the lifespan of the mattress.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
Howard Sesso, the associate director of preventive medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School and the study’s senior author, cautioned that the results don’t mean a multivitamin adds four months to a person’s lifespan.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
Omega-3s also play a role throughout lifespan.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Powdered makeup has a slightly longer lifespan and can last two to three years.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
In addition, several finalists highlight ways to extend garment lifespans, such as repair networks, digital product passports and resale infrastructure.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
While the temporary jail facility is expected to be used as a temporary jail for three to five years, its structures could have a lifespan of 25 years or more.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Annuals give their all during their short lifespan.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Every foam mattress in this guide was tested by our editors and contributors in their own homes—many for years, if not the lifespan of the mattress.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
Howard Sesso, the associate director of preventive medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School and the study’s senior author, cautioned that the results don’t mean a multivitamin adds four months to a person’s lifespan.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
Omega-3s also play a role throughout lifespan.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Powdered makeup has a slightly longer lifespan and can last two to three years.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
In addition, several finalists highlight ways to extend garment lifespans, such as repair networks, digital product passports and resale infrastructure.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
While the temporary jail facility is expected to be used as a temporary jail for three to five years, its structures could have a lifespan of 25 years or more.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Annuals give their all during their short lifespan.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifespan
Noun
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In addition, Lyon highlighted a direct correlation between the intensity and duration of training.—
Sandra Rose Salathe,
Flow Space,
6 Mar. 2026
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For carriers and other oil-intensive industries, much depends on the duration of conflict, according to Fitch Ratings.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions most Fridays about life, family, relationships and more.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The conflict has also claimed the lives of seven US soldiers and injured about 140 American troops.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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The result is a lifetime of pain for the victims and sky-high insurance costs that ripple throughout the economy for the rest of us.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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This is once-in-a-lifetime stuff.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Questions and comments will be moderated, read, and answered as time allows.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Boise State would hang around for the final two-minute period, which stretched to about 30 minutes of actual time, as both teams repeatedly sent each other to the free-throw line and called timeouts.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Lifespan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifespan. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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