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
This would entail operating in a slow, sustainable manner to develop products lasting a lifetime, while running a profitable company.
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Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, with 1 in 5 Americans developing it in their lifetimes, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Month after month, year after year, Patel claimed big-winning tickets, a feat that most people hope to do just once in their lifetimes.
—Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
Early career earnings shape lifetime earnings.
—Josh D Shapiro, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
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Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, with 1 in 5 Americans developing it in their lifetimes, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Month after month, year after year, Patel claimed big-winning tickets, a feat that most people hope to do just once in their lifetimes.
—Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
Early career earnings shape lifetime earnings.
—Josh D Shapiro, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifetime
Noun
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The juxtapositions of text and image, which strongly suggest the widening distance between mother and daughter, build in emotional and intellectual power over the film’s ninety-minute duration.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Software driven by those governing equations could then virtually fast-forward the volcano toward its most probable eruption date, while also describing the likeliest eruption style and duration.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 May 2026
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Reduced soot buildup could help reusable launch providers lower maintenance demands and improve engine lifespan between launches.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
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Throughout its lifespan, the station has served as a test bed for scientific research in microgravity and has in years past opened itself up to private commercial missions.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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By the time officers arrived, the situation had escalated into what officials described as an active shooter incident, with the suspect walking down the middle of Memorial Drive and firing in an erratic manner as traffic came to a halt.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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Traffic can make crossing the city slow at times, but the location works well for travelers planning to explore both the pyramids and the central districts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Nowadays, films with box-office appeal are audience-tested within an inch of their lives.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Knicks made life difficult for him in the halfcourt, and once that happened, Atlanta’s offense kept running into dead ends.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Lifetime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifetime. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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