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longevity

noun

Definition of longevity

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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 Today, some longevity seekers are pinning hopes on rapamycin, a drug given to organ transplant patients, that has increased lifespans in yeast, flies and mice. — Jonathan Fahey, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026 To break through and build for longevity, put human connection and relevance at the center of the brand ethos. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026 The first event, focused on AI for health and longevity, will be hosted by UC San Francisco and UC Berkeley this December. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026 Dissatisfied HexClad customers have filled internet forums with their complaints about the pans’ longevity and quality, lamenting how eggs and other foods started sticking after just months—sometimes weeks—of regular use. — Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for longevity

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As ballot stations opened in Casablanca and Rabat, voters of various ages formed small but continuous lines to cast their ballots.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026
Raman also had 64% of likely voters ages 30 to 39 compared with Bass’ 12%, and the council member had 50% of likely voters ages 40 to 49 compared with Bass’ 18%.

— Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

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Southeast Florida, particularly the iconic stretch known as the Palm Beaches, is a corridor where high-end culture and environmental stewardship coexist.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Some stretches of the river could move and fill faster depending on local conditions, however, so residents should be careful when near a riverbed that is downstream of a release.

— Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 22 Sep. 2026

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For most of its lifespan, Invisible Histories served as an intermediary between donors and other institutions.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 19 Sep. 2026
Genes don't completely determine your lifespan, but having a parent hit the centenarian mark helps.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026

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