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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  • One example is Hilton’s care hub, which provides guidance and strategies for caring for elderly relatives, children, and mental health advice.
    — Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • In late May, Netanyahu and his limited security cabinet approved a three-phase proposal that would begin with a six-week ceasefire and the release of 33 elderly and wounded hostages before leading to the release of all others and an end of the war.
    — Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026
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  • At Yohji Yamamoto, a long strand of eyelashes cascaded down from a model’s lower eyelid and snaked against her face.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Talarico has attacked Ken Paxton over his long list of scandals in several campaign ads.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of long
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  • Ragkun Retinol Collagen Cream Among the cream’s ingredients are retinol and collagen, the ultimate anti-aging duo.
    — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 5 Oct. 2026
  • About the L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Triple Power Moisturizer As with all Revitalift products, the formula blends a trio of active ingredients to bolster anti-aging benefits.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
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  • The letter, obtained by NBC News, prompted concerns about the impact to mental health that such a lengthy deployment can have on service members.
    — Mosheh Gains, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Donovan Dijak and Bishop Dyer had a lengthy reign as Major League Wrestling (MLW) tag team champions, sharing it with Josh Bishop as well under the Freebird Rule which allowed any members of the trio to hold and defend the belts.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of lengthy
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  • Waves battered a century-old wooden boardwalk on the Long Beach peninsula and forced homeowners to evacuate.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Related Stories Gadis, 20, has just been brought home as the fourth wife of 50-year-old Abi.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of old
Adjective
  • The evening ended with a tribute to the late British composer George Fenton, who died on October 5, aged 76.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Time will tell whether Gen Z keeps turning away from higher education, but the truth is that the traditionally-aged students who do enroll are also arriving with a wider range of needs than ever before.
    — Ruth Bauer, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
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“Long-lived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long-lived. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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