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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
Dolphins, being long-lived and highly exposed, can serve as nature's early warning system.
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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
These storms are known as tropical waves and can be the seedlings of many of the most powerful and long-lived Atlantic hurricanes.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2025
The current event will be long-lived even for a heat dome.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 25 July 2025
The giant cactus is exceptionally resilient and long-lived—but not invincible.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 25 July 2025
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
These storms are known as tropical waves and can be the seedlings of many of the most powerful and long-lived Atlantic hurricanes.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2025
The current event will be long-lived even for a heat dome.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 25 July 2025
The giant cactus is exceptionally resilient and long-lived—but not invincible.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 25 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for long-lived
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But the 21-year-old mother is worried about what the coming weeks will look like for her family as the second-longest government shutdown in US history threatens their access to a critical food assistance program.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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The long sleeves, side pockets, and relaxed silhouette will layer well over a T-shirt this fall and can be worn under a heavier jacket in the winter.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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The other included a middle-aged man from Virginia and an elderly woman from California.—
Ben Adler,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Navedo was charged with fraud-swindle-obtain property for $50,000 or more and abuse of an elderly or disabled adult without great bodily harm.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement The couple has returned from a lengthy (and costly) honeymoon and are preparing to host a grand party, but Hedda is distracted by the news that controversial sociologist and writer Eileen Lovborg (Nina Hoss) will be in attendance.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
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Like most basketball experts around the country, Olivia Miles believed last season would be her final one in college before beginning what would hopefully be a lengthy career in the WNBA.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Oct. 2025
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The masks use a form of collagen peptides—a buzzy skincare ingredient beloved for its anti-ageing properties as well as hydrating hyaluronic acid and skin barrier supporting niacinamide.—
Ellie Davis,
Vogue,
28 Oct. 2025
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The ReviveRX Cream is an anti-aging treatment that combines 10% azelaic acid, 4% niacinamide, and tretinoin (strengths vary, depending on prescribed treatment).—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
10 Oct. 2025
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In September, independent journalist Jason Paladino wrote that the Department of Justice appeared to have removed a study that found far-right extremists to be responsible for the most lethal terrorism since 1990.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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One hurdle for these editors is that far-right hate is more conducive to digital slop, both because algorithms prize outlandish ragebait and because the tribalistic ideas themselves are low IQ rubbish.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
24 Oct. 2025
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Estimates based on a family with two 40-year-old parents with two children, 10 years and 5 years old.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
31 Oct. 2025
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So long as that situation continues, the 43-year-old’s allegedly arrogant and stand-offish treatment of his players will not worry the club hierarchy too much.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly exposed himself to a high school-aged girl Tuesday, authorities said.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
24 Oct. 2025
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His aged dog disappears and is later found dead at the bottom of a ravine.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Long-lived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long-lived. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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