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longevity

noun

Definition of longevity

as in age

the time period during which something exists or lasts Certain species of tortoise are known for their extreme longevity.

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Recent Examples of longevity According to Priya Jaisinghani, MD, an endocrinologist and obesity medicine specialist at NYU Langone Health, people commonly turn to peptides to lose weight, grow muscle, support exercise recovery, and enhance longevity. — Jenna Anderson, Health, 13 July 2026 In a flourish of dramatic irony usually reserved for Greek tragedies and Titanic retellings, the guide opens with an illustration in the style of a CPN, proudly proclaiming the genre’s longevity. — Literary Hub, 13 July 2026 Diggins continued to follow a load management schedule in the regular season, which lightly reduced her involvement in practices and shootarounds to preserve her longevity through the season. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026 The advanced thermal solution inside keeps the SSD cool even when under heavy use, extending its longevity and stability, while operating at peak performance. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for longevity

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When it was all said and done, soccer and sports fans of all ages and flavors were catered to.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Chen, who was living in Boston and has a college-age son, is the only American currently held in China designated as wrongfully detained, the non-profit said.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

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That sequence would be remembered as one of the more famous, hilarious stretches in recent golf history, maybe even the core memory of Spieth’s ever-entertaining prime.

— Brody Miller, New York Times, 14 July 2026
The Derby's public address announcer implored the fans to cheer during some quiet stretches when homers — non-Phillies edition — were hit.

— CBS News, CBS News, 14 July 2026

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While Spirometra are known to have long lives in humans, the lifespan is typically reported as being around 20 to 30 years.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026
Penta Tandem monitors vertically stack five light-emitting layers, which improves energy efficiency, significantly boosts peak brightness, and drastically extends the overall lifespan of the screen.

— Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026

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