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 To ensure the longevity of the castle’s look, the paint used undergoes accelerated UV and weather testing to simulate years of sun exposure. Colson Thayer, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025 Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images That is a testament to Griner's longevity in the WNBA. Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025 Two other past winners in the Best Group category are nominated again this year, decades after their previous wins, a sign of their longevity. Paul Grein, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2025 The longevity trend that’s taken over the wellness industry is a worthy one—who doesn’t want to live a longer, healthier life?—and NAD+ is at the center of the conversation. Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for longevity
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Noun
  • These are all features developed by the building’s original creators, the Miami firm of Steward-Skinner and Associates, prominent architects of the time also responsible for the design of the Miami Seaquarium and MIA’s first jet-age terminal.
    Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Ken Dryden, the Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender who backstopped the Montreal Canadiens’ 1970s dynasty, died on Friday at age 78 from cancer, the Canadiens announced.
    Jesse Granger, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Walk or bike a stretch of the scenic Millennium Trail, which connects towns, wineries, and wetlands across 30-plus miles.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Brown, eligible for an extension after this season, could have a similar two-year stretch.
    Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
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  • Generic drug may extend lifespans A cheap generic drug linked to increasing lifespans may work by protecting against DNA damage, research suggested.
    semafor.com, semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The breakthrough also enables a battery lifespan of over 300,000 km (186,411 miles) and effectively solves a critical safety and performance issue that has long hindered the advancement of next-generation EV batteries.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Longevity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/longevity. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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