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 Founders interested in longevity should build and forward-deploy teams vertically around specific offerings or products. Matt Rogers, Fortune, 30 May 2026 The longevity field, as the people involved in it acknowledge, tends to attract colorful characters with far-out theories. Sarah Todd, STAT, 29 May 2026 Nadal showcased a new level of tennis longevity and dominance, spending a record 912 consecutive weeks in the ATP Top 10 — nearly 18 years. Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026 An aging population increasingly interested in longevity and immune health is likely contributing as well, Matey said. Sarah Garone, Health, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for longevity
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Noun
  • Notably, there was a 1% increase in students aged 18 to 24 — the shrinking, traditional college-going age.
    Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
  • In Space This Week in Space covers the new space age.
    Space.com Staff, Space.com, 30 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 1 Jun. 2026.

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