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 Ferns are easy to grow, low-maintenance, and long-lived. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 22 June 2026 Large and long-lived tornadoes are possible, along with destructive wind gusts up to 80 mph, and hail up to the size of baseballs. — Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 16 June 2026 Perennial Weeds Perennial weeds live for two or more years, with many being quite long-lived. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 June 2026 This frustration is long-lived for architectural designers. — Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 17 May 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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  • So, for example, 4 NAZA would mean four other people killed — women, children, elderly, the term doesn’t differentiate.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
  • In the film, Efira plays Marie-Lou, who runs a care facility outside Paris and pushes for gentler treatment of its elderly residents.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of elderly
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  • Hill hit a long bunker shot to 3 feet and holed the birdie putt for a 13 1/2-12 1/2 victory.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
  • At 6ft 6in (198cm) tall with long limbs and an enormous reach, the physical similarities are obvious.
    — Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of long
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  • Importantly, Chien says the survey does not advocate an anti-aging narrative.
    — Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Also formulated with hyaluronic acid, shea butter, collagen, peptides, and niacinamide, this anti-aging powerhouse remains true to its name thanks to a seemingly endless list of hydrating ingredients.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of aging
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  • The senior Iranian official said the country has been rebuilding its military capabilities since the most intense period of the war ended in April and has enough missiles for a lengthy conflict.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
  • When Ryan Day became Ohio State’s head coach in 2019, his job responsibilities were lengthy.
    — Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of lengthy
Adjective
  • The sheriff's office's drone was used to assist in checking the approximately 28-acre property and helped identify old kennel and animal-confinement areas.
    — River Valley Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The 27-year-old pre-training researcher’s dramatic resignation has fired off a provocative warning on X that instantly sent ripples across the tech sector.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of old
Adjective
  • Lewis Miley, the 20-year-old academy graduate, agreed a contract extension in May and Newcastle signed eight players all aged 24 or under over the summer.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The strike killed a husband and wife, alongside their two daughters, aged 8 and 12.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
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“Long-lived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long-lived. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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