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longevity

noun

Definition of 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 Major direct-to-consumer telehealth companies, med spas and high-end longevity medical practices alike are already marketing peptides and their potential. — Will Stone, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026 Breed can affect a cat’s longevity, but weight, preventive care and lifestyle may matter more. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 Research shows that VO2 max is one of the strongest predictors of longevity. — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026 The thoughtful reformulation modernizes the scent with a crisper citrus top note, a mossier base, and improved longevity. — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for longevity

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At age 16, Armstrong made his first solo flight and got his pilot's license.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
States claim significant tax revenue losses to these platforms, which operate without traditional gambling taxes or age restrictions.

— Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026

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Her most visible stretch came as part of The Meta-Four alongside Lash Legend, Noam Dar and Oro Mensah, a group formed at NXT Battleground in 2023.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
The measure was proposed by Council member Kelsea Bond last month after the city endured a brutal stretch of high heat and humidity around the Fourth of July.

— Drew Kann, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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Moreover, retrofitting existing offshore wind turbines with cable-stay reinforcements offers operators a cost-effective way to extend the lifespan of aging assets.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
Lamming and other researchers think that perhaps some of the same lifespan extension benefits could come from simply restricting protein.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 31 July 2026

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