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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
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.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for long-lived
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Of course, this method isn't rocket science, and the concept has been around longer than the advent of Instagram.—
Natalie B. Compton The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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The courtroom doors cracked open, and a Black woman with long dreads walked in.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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The New York Times reported in December 2024 that at least one staff member warned against hiring Nguyen, citing his criminal history involving financial exploitation of an elderly couple.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Los Angeles police are searching for the driver of a black Dodge Durango that fatally struck an elderly woman crossing a street in Pacoima on Friday night and fled the scene.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The laundry list of failures under Newsom’s watch is lengthy, especially those that are entirely within his control.—
Matt Fleming,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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After remaining relatively quiet on Sunday, the Republican president in two lengthy social media posts said that Democrats had encouraged people to obstruct law enforcement operations.—
Michelle L. Price,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Equipped with a range of anti-aging and skin-clearing settings, the facial tool leaves my complexion plump, glowy, and even.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
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In the series, Swisher will investigate movements promoting longevity and anti-aging, seeking to differentiate real science from wishful thinking.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2026
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Of the final contenders—Zaida the Afghan hound, Cookie the Maltese, JJ the Lhasa apso, Graham the Old English sheepdog, Cota the Chesapeake Bay retriever, Penny the Doberman pinscher, and Wager the smooth fox terrier—four-year-old Penny was crowned the year’s top dog.—
Poupay Jutharat,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2026
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The 83-year-old senator has had multiple health issues over the past few years, including publicly freezing during a press conference in 2023 and falling ahead of a Senate vote in October 2025.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Feb. 2026
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The younger of the two men, who is 18 years old, was sentenced to 12 years in prison, while his older accomplice, aged 21, was sentenced to 14 years, according to The Associated Press, which cited Swedish news agency TT.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Advances in technology and social changes move fast and are better understood by younger and middle-aged people, who will be living with the legislative consequences of decisions on these matters for decades to come.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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