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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
Boxwoods are easy to grow, green year-round, and long-lived.
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
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
Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
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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His father was the fourth generation in a long line of gentlemen ranchers—weekend cowboys who’d made their fortune in Austin as attorneys for large oil companies, but whose identity was still tied to the thousands of acres that the family owned near Marfa.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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During the months-long investigation, detectives identified multiple suspects.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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They were described as an elderly couple, the CHP said.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Many people are ignored for decades, particularly great performers and elderly folks who conceal their qualities.—
Lucy Jones
April 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Kohler and Paris were accused of spying for France and Israel and sentenced to lengthy prison terms in October 2025.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2026
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Their charisma was infectious and real, and their set served as another chapter in what will hopefully be a lengthy return to form.—
Jeff Miller,
Rolling Stone,
13 Apr. 2026
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This is the single most important anti-aging step.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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Here’s what the evidence and expert opinions suggest, with a focus on the devices most relevant to anti-aging concerns.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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The rules generally wouldn't apply to children, people 65 or older, or people with disabilities or serious health issues.—
Samantha Liss,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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At Kingfisher Bar & Grill, a higher-volume restaurant with slightly older clientele, setting expectations is important.—
Jaia Clingham-David,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Apr. 2026
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There were five teenagers, aged 14 and 15, in the Corsa at the time, UK news outlet LBC reported.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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In his earliest appearances as Sam, Kani had to apply gray makeup to his beard and temples to be believable as the middle-aged employee.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Long-lived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long-lived. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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