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 Freezing tights, pantyhose, and delicate stockings can help extend their longevity. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026 To ensure maximum battery longevity, Bang & Olufsen has partnered with Breathe, a leader in battery intelligence to introduce innovative technology in Beo Grace. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026 Meanwhile, NewLimit, the longevity startup cofounded by billionaire Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong last year raised $130 million in Series B financing, to pursue epigenetic reprogramming. Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026 Working with the remnants of the Iranian regime would be much more complex, given the Tehran government’s longevity, ideological hostility toward Washington, and hierarchies. Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for longevity
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Noun
  • The looming departures add pressure to an industry already contending with 350,000 open positions — a shortfall that’s expected to grow in coming years as the nation ages.
    Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Giuffre died by suicide last year at age 41.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Woll is having one of the worst stretches of his career.
    Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Brown and Pritchard accounted for nearly all of their team’s scoring over the final eight-plus minutes of the third, providing 12 of its 14 points during that stretch.
    Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • While the financial costs of employee disengagement are significant, leadership longevity is equally critical in a context of longer lifespans and careers.
    Dilan Gomih, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Throughout its lifespan, the station has served as a test bed for scientific research in microgravity and has in years past opened itself up to private commercial missions.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026

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“Longevity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/longevity. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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