long-lived

adjective

ˈlȯŋ-ˈlivd How to pronounce long-lived (audio)
Definition of long-livednext
1
as in older
being of advanced years and especially past middle age that sequoia tree is especially long-lived, having reached an age generally estimated to be at least 3,000 years

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2
as in long
lasting for a considerable time much to the relief of his parents, the youth's interest in the piano proved to be long-lived

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Recent Examples of long-lived This frustration is long-lived for architectural designers. — Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 17 May 2026 This design has the potential to reduce the total volume of long-lived spent fuel produced per unit of energy generated and to increase resistance to nuclear proliferation. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Apr. 2026 Credentials become long-lived because rotating them requires effort nobody budgets for. — Huzefa Olia, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2026 Boxwoods are easy to grow, green year-round, and long-lived. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for long-lived
Recent Examples of Synonyms for long-lived
  1. elderly
  2. long
  3. aging
  4. lengthy
  5. old
  6. aged
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  • At 80 years old, Occhicone became the second-oldest inmate ever executed in the United States and the oldest inmate ever executed in Florida, which is putting more elderly prisoners to death than any other state in the nation.
    — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • The government also gave the green light for private care facilities for elderly Cubans — many young Cubans who would have traditionally cared for their aging relatives have migrated abroad.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
Definition of elderly
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  • Dean Fabrizio and James Teter, each hired in 2009, have been at their Class 6A schools the longest.
    — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Although the resort sits directly on the water, don’t come expecting a long, walkable beach.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of long
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  • Scott was murdered in front of the building that houses the Bereshit Lifestyle Center, where Elizabeth Baron, 27, went into cardiac arrest just the day before after being injected with NAD+, a trendy anti-aging treatment.
    — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The anti-aging face cream she’s relied on for decades is Philosophy’s Hope in a Jar Multi-Tasking Moisturizer.
    — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of aging
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  • There was no opening act, no lengthy introduction and no unnecessary buildup.
    — Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • Hur, following his investigation into Biden’s alleged mishandling of classified documents, released a lengthy report in February 2024 that concluded no criminal charges were warranted against Biden.
    — Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of lengthy
Adjective
  • The suspect, identified as 38-year-old Jeanine John Taele, was spotted by plainclothes federal agents who observed odd behavior and subsequently contacted the Lomita Sheriff Department deputies.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Aug. 2026
  • In honor of the upcoming movie, the All Roads Lead to Camp bus is touring across the country and bringing fans, new and old, into the world of Camp Rock, PEOPLE previously revealed exclusively.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of old
Adjective
  • The Rum Room isn’t called that for nothing, featuring over 100 rare and aged expressions worldwide that help with making these tiki-style drinks.
    — Carissa Chesanek, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • For those aged 12-19, soda was the top source, followed closely by sweet bakery products and then tea, coffee and candy.
    — Alex Sundby, CBS News, 30 July 2026
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