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 That longevity to keep kids on the same team, under the same coach, is rare in the current climate of competitive youth baseball, where travel teams constantly re-jigger their rosters from year to year. Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 23 May 2026 Boston Consulting Group reported three key changes in the beauty category over the past decade and the rise of the world of medical aesthetics, preventative treatments and longevity solutions. Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 22 May 2026 Earlier this year, the company behind the event, Enhanced, launched a range of personalised performance and longevity medicines to sell to the public. Jamie Timson, TheWeek, 22 May 2026 Enhanced announced a range of supplements in March, alongside performance and longevity products such as hormone replacement therapy for men and women. Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for longevity
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Noun
  • Holmquist traces his devotion to history back to age 7, when his parents bought him a set of encyclopedias.
    Jim Dudlicek, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
  • Since families and working-age individuals drive economic output, low tax policies help mitigate the cost-of-living and fuel Florida’s sustained growth.
    Nicole Huyer, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Noun
  • Making the Europa League always seemed like a stretch for a flawed squad, short in a number of key areas.
    Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 27 May 2026
  • Their eight hits ended a franchise-record 11-game streak with seven or fewer hits, and the six runs ended a 13-game stretch with four or fewer runs.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Noun
  • Creators now extend the lifespan of sports content beyond the ninety minutes on the pitch.
    Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
  • Extended lifespan of existing structures, reducing the need for more extensive and disruptive replacements in the future.
    Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 27 May 2026

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“Longevity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/longevity. Accessed 30 May. 2026.

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