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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
Generic drug may extend lifespans A cheap generic drug linked to increasing lifespans may work by protecting against DNA damage, research suggested.
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semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The breakthrough also enables a battery lifespan of over 300,000 km (186,411 miles) and effectively solves a critical safety and performance issue that has long hindered the advancement of next-generation EV batteries.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
About 115,000 examples of the TR7 were built worldwide over the model’s lifespan, of which nearly 29,000 were convertibles.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Research shows tennis may extend lifespan and improve heart health, bone strength, mobility, and social connection.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
The average lifespan of an adult monarch butterfly is around one month.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Archeological or paleontological evidence tells us that at that time your lifespan was 25, maximum 35 years.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Staining your deck offers protection that adds years to its lifespan, enhances its usability, and improves its appearance.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
The Aventho 200 are also the first wireless headphones from beyerdynamic to have a replaceable battery to extend the product’s lifespan.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The breakthrough also enables a battery lifespan of over 300,000 km (186,411 miles) and effectively solves a critical safety and performance issue that has long hindered the advancement of next-generation EV batteries.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
About 115,000 examples of the TR7 were built worldwide over the model’s lifespan, of which nearly 29,000 were convertibles.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Research shows tennis may extend lifespan and improve heart health, bone strength, mobility, and social connection.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
The average lifespan of an adult monarch butterfly is around one month.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Archeological or paleontological evidence tells us that at that time your lifespan was 25, maximum 35 years.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Staining your deck offers protection that adds years to its lifespan, enhances its usability, and improves its appearance.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
The Aventho 200 are also the first wireless headphones from beyerdynamic to have a replaceable battery to extend the product’s lifespan.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifespan
Noun
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This son of Uncle Mo has seven wins and three seconds in ten lifetime starts.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Men in the imperial aristocracy also avidly read texts in Japanese, but nobody, male or female, bothered to retain for the historical record the actual name of The Tale of Genji’s author, even though she was recognized during her lifetime as a supremely skilled writer.—
Lauren Groff,
The Atlantic,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Safe to use around children and pets, the faux flames come with a remote control function, automatic timers, and a 150-hour battery life.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Lawson faces 10 to 40 years or life in prison on the first-degree murder charge.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At this time, there is no information available on the containment of the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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This 12-pack of landscape lights is a limited-time deal, so don’t miss the opportunity to stake them in beside your pool, sidewalk, outdoor stairs, or garden for this low price.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Lifespan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifespan. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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