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longevity

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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 Whether that’s due to the flattering lighting or the longevity program itself remains unclear. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026 Summary Toby Keith’s '35 Biggest Hits' reaches major longevity milestones on two Billboard rankings this week. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Plans for the ultra-luxury Nobu condo building, where unit prices range from about $3 million to $60 million, include a Nobu restaurant and a wellness suite dedicated to biohacking and longevity. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026 These physical challenges are often touted as measurements of healthy aging and even predictors of longevity. — ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for longevity

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Influencers come in all races, ages, socioeconomic and educational backgrounds, genders, and occupations.

— Laura Jung, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
Her husband of nearly 58 years, businessman Carl Dean, died at age 82 on March 3, 2025.

— Deborah Wilker, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026

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Others are stretched across agonizing stretches of silence while Barrett lets an audience stare into the darkness and imagine every horrible possibility before finally springing the trap.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
The three-bedroom residences boast a private workspace, gym, and stretch of beach.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026

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On the sidewalk in front of her family apartment building in the Leopoldstadt neighborhood, the families of her adult grandchildren have placed a Stone of Remembrance, a brass plaque providing her lifespan and site of death.

— David Pollak, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
At the same time, incoming lithium causes graphite particles to swell, pushing against surrounding materials and generating internal mechanical stress that shortens battery lifespan.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026

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