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
There are so many artists and songwriters who are top-tier musicians of our lifetimes, but the musicality has to stick out like an extension of the songwriting.
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Kyle Denis, Billboard, 22 Aug. 2025
Scully died at age 94 in 2022, and no sports broadcaster in our lifetimes will have a similar impact.
—Richard Deitsch, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Judge Steven Hippler sentenced Kohberger on July 23 to four lifetimes in prison without parole for the murders of those students — plus 10 years for a burglary charge.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
This book is the perfect read for hopeless romantics and for those who believe that love and healing have the power to transcend lifetimes.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 14 Aug. 2025
Both men were mocked endlessly in their lifetimes, and not always unfairly.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Aug. 2025
Pledgers agree to give away half or more of their wealth within their lifetimes, or upon their deaths.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
With the potential for a 50-year mission, the researchers estimate that Persephone would be a three-generation mission that would cycle through three sets of scientists over their career lifetimes.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 12 Aug. 2025
However, critics point out weak eligibility criteria that may extend coal-plant lifetimes unnecessarily and may prolong the dilemma, not rectify it.
—Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Kyle Denis, Billboard, 22 Aug. 2025
Scully died at age 94 in 2022, and no sports broadcaster in our lifetimes will have a similar impact.
—Richard Deitsch, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Judge Steven Hippler sentenced Kohberger on July 23 to four lifetimes in prison without parole for the murders of those students — plus 10 years for a burglary charge.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
This book is the perfect read for hopeless romantics and for those who believe that love and healing have the power to transcend lifetimes.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 14 Aug. 2025
Both men were mocked endlessly in their lifetimes, and not always unfairly.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Aug. 2025
Pledgers agree to give away half or more of their wealth within their lifetimes, or upon their deaths.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
With the potential for a 50-year mission, the researchers estimate that Persephone would be a three-generation mission that would cycle through three sets of scientists over their career lifetimes.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 12 Aug. 2025
However, critics point out weak eligibility criteria that may extend coal-plant lifetimes unnecessarily and may prolong the dilemma, not rectify it.
—Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifetimes
Noun
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The volatility of cryptocurrencies is significant, with prices frequently fluctuating sharply over brief durations.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The Idaho parcels identified on the map have been flagged for potential sale for varying durations.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Lightning strikes the United States about 25 million times a year.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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At times it has been scrutinized, scaled back, or delayed.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Lifetimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifetimes. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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