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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 Just a tablespoon a day delivers powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits supporting heart health, brain function, and longevity. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 Its hexagonal skeleton evokes a tortoiseshell, a symbol of longevity and good luck in Japanese culture. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026 Pet owners’ chief concern is most often promoting the longevity of their pet. — Will Boyd, Baltimore Sun, 17 Oct. 2026 Which dog breeds tend to live the longest If longevity is the priority, a handful of smaller breeds routinely post the longest lifespans, according to breed data compiled by Reader’s Digest. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for longevity

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Current facial recognition systems, originally developed for photographs, can compare faces despite differences in pose, lighting, expression, age, and image quality.

— Karen Chernick, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Other foldables do this too — Samsung and Google and Huawei have been pushing the envelope of gadget-y smartphones for ages — but Apple’s played it so safe for so long that the Duo is legitimately surprising.

— Nilay Patel, The Verge, 21 Oct. 2026

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With Halloween falling within the two-week stretch of early voting, what about wearing a costume?

— Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026
Before kickoff, McLaurin — long regarded as the leader of Washington's locker room — spoke to the ESPN broadcast crew about steadying the team through the rough stretch.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026

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Calorie reduction reliably improves health and lifespan in many organisms, including yeast, worms, flies and rodents.

— Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
That question motivated Clark to better understand aging among plants and animals and to look for hints to extend humans' lifespan.

— KYLE MELNICK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026

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