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 There are also various underwater animal figures representing the virtues needed to protect marine life, including a turtle (peace and longevity), octopus (wisdom and adaptability), and seahorse (fragility and patience). Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2025 There is no single figure in television history whose longevity and influence match Barbara Walters’. Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025 As for Mac’s longevity, Johnston credits it largely to the public’s support and always staying true to the restaurant’s core values. Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2025 That employee group will also receive a 1% salary increase for 2024-25 and 0.5% increase to longevity benefits. Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for longevity
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Noun
  • Note: Watch Brielle Lubin in 2019, at age 14, discuss this issue.
    Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
  • The new warning label discloses the risk of myocarditis, which appeared in 8 cases per 1 million people who got the 2023-2024 COVID shots between the ages of 6 months and 64 years old, mostly commonly among males aged 12 to 24.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 28 June 2025
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  • Crow-Armstrong’s actions parallel a difficult stretch for the Cubs.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
  • As the race was entering the final stretch, Mamdani walked the length of Manhattan, documenting the roughly 13-mile (21 kilometer) trip by posting photos and videos of his interactions along the way.
    Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 25 June 2025

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“Longevity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/longevity. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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