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 One ingredient now gaining major attention in skincare and longevity circles is GHK-Cu, a copper peptide that supporters claim may help the body regenerate more effectively and reduce visible signs of aging. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 June 2026 Believed by some to help with healing, recovery and reduction of inflammation, advocates go so far as to suggest peptides can increase longevity. Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 The mix ordered at the asphalt plant was key to its longevity. Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2026 Its accidental longevity defined an era. Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for longevity
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  • And the conflict’s drain on men of fighting age has had ramifications for the rest of the Russian economy, which is now dealing with a wider labor crisis.
    Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
  • On Tuesday, police attempted to pull over 24-year-old Jason Kenon, who was driving with an adult passenger and two children, ages 1 and 4, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
    James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
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  • Disney’s uniquely eco-conscious Vero Beach Resort sits on a serene stretch of sand that doubles as a loggerhead sea turtle nesting ground.
    Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 June 2026
  • This summer's stretch is rather long, with the FIFA World Cup, the MLB All-Star Game, and the nation's 250th anniversary all bringing people to the City of Brotherly Love.
    Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 9 June 2026
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  • Wooden piles, Schwartz tells me, used to have a decent lifespan in the harbor because the water was so toxic that even the critters that eat wood couldn’t survive.
    Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 10 June 2026
  • Startups aiming to tackle some of the Gulf’s largest pain points and opportunities — financial inclusion, food security, and longer lifespans, to name a few — are a crucial part of the UAE’s diversification drive and its efforts to import less technology and build more at home.
    Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 10 June 2026

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“Longevity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/longevity. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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