Thesaurus results for LIFETIME

lifetime

noun

ˈlīf-ˌtīm

Definition of lifetime

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 The charge against Bowie carries a statutory maximum prison term of 20 years, a fine of up to $250,000, and a lifetime term of supervised release, according to Sarcone. — Lila Dominus, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026 Wishing you both a lifetime of love, laughter, and endless adventures! — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026 How trauma affects the brain According to the World Health Organization, approximately 70% of people worldwide report experiencing a traumatic event in their lifetime. — Michele Patterson Ford, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026 Well-known during his lifetime as a painter of grisailles, van Uylenburgh fell into obscurity after his death, which took place around 1627. — News Desk, Artforum, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lifetime

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The duration of Kyrgios’ ban will depend in part on whether he is found to have deliberately taken the drug, and in part on whether the incident happened before the tournament started.

— James Hansen, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Ford is among the few filmmakers who succeeds in filming a stage performance with visual attention (a combination of duration and framing) that sustains literary continuity yet never recedes to mere home-video-like recording.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of duration

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Removing scratches from stainless steel can help restore its sleek, polished look and extend its lifespan.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026
Durability & Lifespan Of course, the final aspect to a top load vs front load washer to consider is the lifespan.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of lifespan

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According to information provided to the court, that witness is expected to testify about coercive interrogation techniques and how memory becomes less reliable over time.

— Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
The lawsuit marks the second time in six years that DePaul has been sued by a mental health provider that worked with the school’s athletes.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of time

Noun

Derrick Moore not only saved Summer’s life, McCallum said, but his own, too.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
This rainfall may produce life threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in steep terrain and over areas that were affected recently by Hurricane Lala.

— Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

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