Thesaurus results for LIFE SPAN

lifespan

noun

variants also life span

as in duration

the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress I saw no need to pay more for a better-built computer that would just grow obsolete before the end of its lifespan

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Recent Examples of lifespan Winning a Tony Award can significantly extend a production's Broadway lifespan, though plenty of shows have survived — and even thrived — without nominations or wins thanks to strong word of mouth, tourist interest, or dedicated fan support. —

Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026 The bridge will have 230 feet of clearance above the federal channel and will have a lifespan of 100 years. —

Adam Thompson, CBS News, 20 May 2026 High heat causes coatings to degrade faster and shortens the lifespan of the pan dramatically. —

Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026 The honest answer is that longevity clinics can catch serious, preventable conditions early — but the science behind many of their anti-aging treatments has not yet proven that the therapies extend lifespan. —

Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026 But experts caution that many of these treatments are expensive, not covered by insurance and not yet proven to extend lifespan. —

Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026 These choices can have a powerful effect on your health and lifespan. —

Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 15 May 2026 Daily habits like exercise, healthy eating, and quality sleep can significantly increase lifespan. —

Sherri Gordon, Health, 15 May 2026 Predictive diagnostics that combine genetics with real-time data, faster discovery cycles, and hyper-personalized treatments could increase healthy lifespans and reduce expenses. —

Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifespan

Noun

The shorter duration of this program, which is the reason weight loss cannot be expected to pay such dividends as out west (where programs spill over a week), is not only extremely pleasant but also still gives you more than enough time to pick up new behaviors and carry them home.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Spending just 20 minutes walking in a green landscape has been shown to significantly lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol; outdoor time is also linked with improved sleep duration and quality.

— Petra Guglielmetti, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026