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 Before the game, to emphasize Messi’s longevity, a remarkable photograph circulated on social media, showing him, at the age of twenty, cradling Yamal, as a five-month-old baby, during a photoshoot in Barcelona, in 2007. Sam Knight, New Yorker, 20 July 2026 Mandel Ngan | Afp | Getty Images Testosterone replacement therapy has shifted from the doctor’s office to the center of a massive cultural phenomenon focused on performance, longevity and men’s health. Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 20 July 2026 At the press event, Hall explained the secret to longevity in Hollywood. Janelle Ash , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026 For the Yokohama team, the next step will be adapting resin for large-scale 3D printing and improving heat-response and longevity. New Atlas, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for longevity
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Noun
  • Hagel has, amazingly, turned into one of the best wings in hockey with his top comp being Mark Stone at the same age.
    Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • More than 2,000 volunteers are helping Polish scientists restore the skeleton of the Mastodonsaurus, a fearsome aquatic predator from around the dawn of the dinosaur age.
    ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • The slump that wouldn’t cease, Kwan said, challenged him mentally more than any other stretch in his career.
    Zack Meisel, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • With sea levels rising, the combination could mean more devastating floods along the coastal stretch that’s at the center of luxury development.
    Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • The South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that these renewable bamboo systems are expected to extend barrier lifespans from a few years up to a decade and reduce overall costs by over 20 percent.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026
  • Women’s longer average lifespan explains quite a bit of the difference, Stanford Medicine neurologists say, because Alzheimer’s risk rises dramatically with age.
    Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 27 July 2026

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“Longevity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/longevity. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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