lifetime

noun

ˈlīf-ˌtīm How to pronounce lifetime (audio)
Definition of lifetimenext
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 Parton amassed a multimillion-dollar estate during her lifetime, stemming from her entrepreneurial endeavors, which included her extensive music catalog and her Dollywood amusement park. — ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026 In response, our Constitution tried to insulate the federal judiciary from outside influence by providing for lifetime appointments. — David Baldacci, Vanity Fair, 3 Nov. 2026 By the time Ali’s memory comes roaring back, the sisters end up face to face again with a knife between them and a lifetime of resentment behind it. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2026 Most of us are used to hearing the tired cliché that this is the biggest election of our lifetimes. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lifetime
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifetime
  1. duration
  2. lifespan
  3. time
  4. life
Noun
  • White Tiger Qigong suggests 10 minutes a day as a starting point, with consistency mattering more than duration.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2026
  • In Australia, companies with 15+ workers are required to provide at least 4 weeks of severance pay to permanent employees who have worked there for over a year, increasing based on the duration of their employment.
    — Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of duration
Noun
  • Home backup power is shifting toward longer lifespans, higher efficiency, and entirely new battery chemistries.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Why large dogs age faster In many mammalian species, larger creatures tend to have longer lifespans.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of lifespan
Noun
  • In a July 2009 interview with the American Film Institute, Jones discussed how director George Lucas hired him despite his lifelong stutter, which had improved over time.
    — Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The ballot measure, which would impose a one-time 5% tax on California billionaires to help fund healthcare, is failing by more than 8 percentage points.
    — Vanessa Martínez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of time
Noun
  • Gusting winds, steep terrain, and dry conditions can accelerate fire spread, endangering lives, homes, wildlife, and surrounding communities.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • There was no immediate need to offer commutations to save the lives of the inmates.
    — Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of life

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“Lifetime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifetime. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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