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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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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
And while film festivals that are long-lived, and well-attended, may appear to be indestructible meeting places, these spaces are often fragile, hard-won and complex to preserve.
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 3 Mar. 2026
Some perennials are very long-lived, such as the peony, daylily, and false indigo, while others are relatively short-lived, such as the lupine, columbine, and delphinium.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
Several of my favorite festivals happen simultaneously, including the much-loved and long-lived Under the Radar, which this year spreads its umbrella over thirty-two productions.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2026
In fact, most readers of Dickinson are unaware of the intense and long-lived relationship that was at the very core of the poet’s emotional and creative life.
—Via Chronicle Books, Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
Dolphins, being long-lived and highly exposed, can serve as nature's early warning system.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2025
Where to Plant: Peonies are long-lived, and can last for decades.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
The early implementation of this technology will be necessary in order to limit exposure, particularly in industries that manage sensitive or long-lived data.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Perennial weeds live for two or more years, with many being quite long-lived.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 3 Mar. 2026
Some perennials are very long-lived, such as the peony, daylily, and false indigo, while others are relatively short-lived, such as the lupine, columbine, and delphinium.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
Several of my favorite festivals happen simultaneously, including the much-loved and long-lived Under the Radar, which this year spreads its umbrella over thirty-two productions.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2026
In fact, most readers of Dickinson are unaware of the intense and long-lived relationship that was at the very core of the poet’s emotional and creative life.
—Via Chronicle Books, Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
Dolphins, being long-lived and highly exposed, can serve as nature's early warning system.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2025
Where to Plant: Peonies are long-lived, and can last for decades.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
The early implementation of this technology will be necessary in order to limit exposure, particularly in industries that manage sensitive or long-lived data.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Perennial weeds live for two or more years, with many being quite long-lived.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for long-lived
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Concerns about long airport lines are increasingly capturing attention.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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A weeks-long cold snap in January and February plunged the city into a deep freeze.—
Matthew Villafane,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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In fact, Jalloh was detained in February 2023, the arrest that triggered the 2023 detainer, for stabbing an elderly man and stealing his phone.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
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Her association has advocated for stronger reforms and broad moratoriums on new licenses and Medicare enrollments in the hopes of stopping elderly patients from getting scammed.—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Flights resumed at LaGuardia on Monday afternoon on one runway and with lengthy delays.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Mar. 2026
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Considering a vehicle is not the same as buying one, and analysts say high prices would need to be sustained for a lengthy period of time to have a material impact on sales.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
23 Mar. 2026
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Treatments, including massages and anti-aging therapies, incorporate skincare by Santa Maria Novella, the historic Florentine apothecary.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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That will include anti-aging treatments, biotech breakthroughs and AI, as well as the role of Silicon Valley.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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Beneficiaries are people with limited income who are either blind, aged 65 and older, or have another qualifying disability.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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This is how friends and family described 18-year-old Park Hill High School senior Tessa Walker, who was killed in a fiery crash in rural Platte County early Sunday morning.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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Beneficiaries are people with limited income who are either blind, aged 65 and older, or have another qualifying disability.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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People want to buy their own insurance on the marketplace, and many middle-aged adults could afford it with just a little federal financial help, said Alan Weil, senior vice president of public policy at AARP.—
Sam Whitehead,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Long-lived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long-lived. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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