as in ages
the time period during which something exists or lasts
Certain species of tortoise are known for their extreme longevity.
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These days, the best blushes for mature skin branch out from powder to include all sorts of hydrating, bounce-restoring formulas, and faces of all ages—and not only famous ones, of course—can benefit from the breadth of options available.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026 -
As the population ages and the number of college students declines, institutions of higher education are actively cultivating a crop of midlife and older students.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Longevities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/longevities. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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