as in duration
the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress
the lifetime of the camera's batteries was so short we couldn't get through a day trip without having to replace them
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Recent Examples of lifetime
Both men were mocked endlessly in their lifetimes, and not always unfairly.
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Arkansas Online, 14 Aug. 2025
In May, Time Magazine estimated their lifetime giving at $3.6 billion, including $370 million gifted in 2024 alone.
—Jessica Golden, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2025
Awarded at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, the Kennedy Center Honors recognize the lifetime achievements of artists who have made profound contributions to the cultural life in America.
—Lauren Huff Published, EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The researchers took samples from each end of a strand and did a lab analysis of elements like carbon and nitrogen, to get clues about what this person must have eaten during their lifetime.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 13 Aug. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 14 Aug. 2025
In May, Time Magazine estimated their lifetime giving at $3.6 billion, including $370 million gifted in 2024 alone.
—Jessica Golden, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2025
Awarded at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, the Kennedy Center Honors recognize the lifetime achievements of artists who have made profound contributions to the cultural life in America.
—Lauren Huff Published, EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The researchers took samples from each end of a strand and did a lab analysis of elements like carbon and nitrogen, to get clues about what this person must have eaten during their lifetime.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifetime
Noun
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Residents experiencing symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing, throat irritation or chest discomfort were advised to decrease the intensity and duration of outdoor activities.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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The vaccine itself reduces the risk, severity and duration of long COVID symptoms.—
Armstrong Williams,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Aug. 2025
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The film, Variety reported, will be playing in about 300 theaters nationwide and a wider expansion — at least for the time being — seems to be out of the cards.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Vogue: When was the last time each of you saw Black Swan?—
Keaton Bell,
Vogue,
15 Aug. 2025
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In 2016, Ciara tied the knot with now husband Russell Wilson, who was thrilled to welcome the little boy into his life.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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This idea of changing your focus on a situation isn’t new to leadership, but it’s rarely practiced with the depth the movie (and real life) demands.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Lifetime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifetime. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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