longevity

Definition of longevitynext
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 If the three-stint approach is better for his longevity, then Adelman is finding those two goals at odds for now. — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2026 In this landscape, longevity and editorial influence no longer guarantee financial survival. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026 The most common thing, that’s most well-respected, is just the consistency and longevity to be able to do it at such a high level with so many different players. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 5 Nov. 2026 How to prevent muscle loss There’s growing awareness of how muscle health plays a role in longevity and metabolic diseases such as Type 2 diabetes, especially in the wake of the phenomenal popularity of GLP-1 medications. — NBC news, 4 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for longevity
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Noun
  • Less than 15 minutes away by car is Pernod Ricard’s Chuan distillery, which opened in 2021 and ages its malt whisky in American bourbon, Spanish sherry, and Chinese oak casks for a unique Chinese spin; book a tour at the hotel front desk.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026
  • While the youngest retiring age, 62, could receive up to $2,969 per month, a recipient who waited until 70 years old could receive up to $5,181 per month, according to the Social Security Administration.
    — Mackenzie Chase, The Washington Examiner, 11 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Strange had been putting together a nice stretch, showing signs of becoming more than just a streaming tight end, but disappointed with just 22 yards against Baltimore last Thursday.
    — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Watkins and Davidson combined to score 16 of 18 points during that stretch, with their steals leading to lay-ins and both hitting three-pointers.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Home backup power is shifting toward longer lifespans, higher efficiency, and entirely new battery chemistries.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Why large dogs age faster In many mammalian species, larger creatures tend to have longer lifespans.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026

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“Longevity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/longevity. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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