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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of lifespan
Amutah-Onukagha envisions a world that improves health care for Black women, who have historically been underserved, throughout their lifespans.
—
Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 11 Feb. 2026
The Health Sciences Center includes tools that allow for AI simulations of health scenarios across the lifespan, Pickens said.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
Standard Poodle Standard Poodles are a non-shedding large breed (from 44 to 71 pounds) with big personalities and a 12 to 15-year lifespan.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 9 Feb. 2026
But the tourism boom has brought its challenges, to the bunnies—they're often fed a diet but visitors that's inconsistent with their nutritional needs, resulting in shorter lifespans.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Though aging is inevitable, diet and other lifestyle habits can meaningfully influence long-term health and lifespan.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 Feb. 2026
What if Bugatti had continued making and developing the Veyron beyond its 2006-2015 production lifespan?
—New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2026
Key Takeaways Moderate coffee consumption is linked with a longer lifespan.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
Renovating and updating your home DIY-style is a useful and cost-effective way to extend certain features’ lifespans.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 11 Feb. 2026
The Health Sciences Center includes tools that allow for AI simulations of health scenarios across the lifespan, Pickens said.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
Standard Poodle Standard Poodles are a non-shedding large breed (from 44 to 71 pounds) with big personalities and a 12 to 15-year lifespan.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 9 Feb. 2026
But the tourism boom has brought its challenges, to the bunnies—they're often fed a diet but visitors that's inconsistent with their nutritional needs, resulting in shorter lifespans.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Though aging is inevitable, diet and other lifestyle habits can meaningfully influence long-term health and lifespan.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 Feb. 2026
What if Bugatti had continued making and developing the Veyron beyond its 2006-2015 production lifespan?
—New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2026
Key Takeaways Moderate coffee consumption is linked with a longer lifespan.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
Renovating and updating your home DIY-style is a useful and cost-effective way to extend certain features’ lifespans.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifespan
Noun
-
Such extreme and long-duration dimming events are incredibly rare.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
-
Texas experiences winter cold fronts every year, but what set the February 2021 freeze apart was its magnitude and its duration.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Houston Chronicle,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Her life’s work was stolen early Monday when thieves swiped a shipping box containing many of her puppets from outside her Beachwood Canyon apartment.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
-
Food preferences begin in the first years of life, so the findings of the study are alarming, said Jane Houlihan, research director for Healthy Babies, Bright Futures, an alliance of nonprofits, scientists and donors with a mission of reducing babies’ exposures to neurotoxic chemicals.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
So music media has changed really pretty significantly throughout the course of my lifetime.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026
-
My approach to governing is built on a lifetime of fighting for working families, public education, affordable health care, and real economic opportunity, not corporate handouts.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
This long-term approach allowed scientists to account for changes in coffee and tea consumption over time, while monitoring for both clinical dementia diagnoses and subtle shifts in cognitive function.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
-
Over time, Warren began to incorporate other martial arts disciplines like Judo and Aikido to teach his students to be well-rounded enough to react to any situation.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Lifespan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifespan. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
