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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of lifetime
The researchers used information from the Dog Aging Project (DAP), which follows tens of thousands of pet dogs in the US over their lifetimes.
—
New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
In 2021, the two officially released their bourbon line, Brother's Bond Bourbon, proving their bond will last a lifetime.
—Jessica Leon, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Sep. 2025
Nick Cartell recently marked his 1,500th performance on the road as the show’s protagonist, Jean Valjean, the ex-prisoner attempting to redeem himself through a lifetime of good works.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
McBrider eceived the foundation’s lifetime achievement award, presented by Martina and country legend Garth Brooks.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lifetime
New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
In 2021, the two officially released their bourbon line, Brother's Bond Bourbon, proving their bond will last a lifetime.
—Jessica Leon, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Sep. 2025
Nick Cartell recently marked his 1,500th performance on the road as the show’s protagonist, Jean Valjean, the ex-prisoner attempting to redeem himself through a lifetime of good works.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
McBrider eceived the foundation’s lifetime achievement award, presented by Martina and country legend Garth Brooks.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lifetime
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifetime
Noun
-
Sustainable supplement Americium-241 offers a sustainable supplement to Pu-238, expanding the fuel options for long-duration space nuclear power.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
-
The amount each customer gets will be based on the total amount of Amazon Prime membership fees paid during the duration of their subscription.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Allowing a layer of gunk to grow on weather stripping also shortens its lifespan.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
-
Both of these approaches, said Barnhart, extend satellite lifespans, reduce the number of defunct satellites in orbit, and promote sustainability.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Detectives determined that Holland never stalked Kristil and verified his whereabouts in a different state at the time she was killed.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
26 Sep. 2025
-
However, there are no such hints for players in Season 3, who are sorted into teams at the beginning of their time in Borderland and told where to go for the next match.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
It’s implied that an attempt on his own life landed him in a treatment program for the better part of a year.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
-
In one of the season’s final scenes, the five returning characters have individual counseling sessions with Arisu giving brief updates on their lives.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Lifetime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifetime. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share