as in durations
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 lifetimes
In a particularly eerie feat of conformity, every man in the portrait gallery wears a near-identical blue coat, even though portraits from their lifetimes feature them dressed in an assortment of brown, black, gray and other-colored garments.
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Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
For generations of Americans, 2026 is the first major national anniversary in their lifetimes.
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Kyler Alvord,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
More recurring revenue can help Plex extract greater value from its customers over their lifetimes, make cash flow more predictable, please investors, help fund new features, and reduce Plex’s dependence on the fickle advertising market.
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Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
2 July 2026
Supercapacitors are known for fast charging and discharging, as well as long operating lifetimes.
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Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
Bill Gates and Warren Buffett sped things up with their Giving Pledge, asking billionaire signers to give away their money during their lifetimes.
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Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
29 June 2026
Waymo product management director David Margines told us the company has analytical data covering five cities and more than 220 million fully autonomous miles through the end of March 2026 — the equivalent, the Waymo crew said, of over 250 human lifetimes behind the wheel.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
The movie has already surpassed the total lifetimes of Weapons, Sinners and Smile.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
28 June 2026
But events in students’ lifetimes also played a role in sharpening their opinions.
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Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
For generations of Americans, 2026 is the first major national anniversary in their lifetimes.
—
Kyler Alvord,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
More recurring revenue can help Plex extract greater value from its customers over their lifetimes, make cash flow more predictable, please investors, help fund new features, and reduce Plex’s dependence on the fickle advertising market.
—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
2 July 2026
Supercapacitors are known for fast charging and discharging, as well as long operating lifetimes.
—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
Bill Gates and Warren Buffett sped things up with their Giving Pledge, asking billionaire signers to give away their money during their lifetimes.
—
Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
29 June 2026
Waymo product management director David Margines told us the company has analytical data covering five cities and more than 220 million fully autonomous miles through the end of March 2026 — the equivalent, the Waymo crew said, of over 250 human lifetimes behind the wheel.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
The movie has already surpassed the total lifetimes of Weapons, Sinners and Smile.
—
Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
28 June 2026
But events in students’ lifetimes also played a role in sharpening their opinions.
—
Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifetimes
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The modular design also supports flexible storage durations of 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8 hours.
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These personalized vacations allow travelers to choose their companions, customize itineraries, and select flexible dates and durations, avoiding potential personality clashes.
Noun
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Temperatures inside of cars can reach 125 degrees in minutes, even with windows cracked, and children overheat as much as five times faster than adults, the fact sheet said.
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Several communities in the Pittsburgh area have adjusted their trash pickup times as the region is bracing for a heat wave with temperatures and heat indexes expected to be near 100 degrees this week.
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“Lifetimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifetimes. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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