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 Now it's completed, testing will continue for condensation, insulation performance and other concerns such as longevity, using integrated sensors. Adam Williams july 25, New Atlas, 25 July 2025 The longevity on these is impressive too, especially for body oils. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 July 2025 How much could a $50 bottle of olive oil or an $135 bag of ‘longevity protein’ really extend customers’ lifespans, spectators argued. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 24 July 2025 Sheer longevity and global name recognition afford him a level of creative freedom that some never reach. Thania Garcia, Variety, 11 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for longevity
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Noun
  • Rock icon Ozzy Osbourne, who died July 22, 2025, at age 76, was a frequent visitor to Milwaukee during his touring days, with the groundbreaking heavy metal band Black Sabbath and on his own as a solo act.
    Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 23 July 2025
  • Magnesium needs vary depending on age, gender, and pregnancy status.1 Adult men: 400-420 milligrams (mg) daily Adult women: 310-400 mg daily Magnesium: 154 mg per ounce, or 37% of the Daily Value (DV) Pumpkin seeds are an excellent source of magnesium.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 22 July 2025
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  • McIntosh was ahead of the pace at the 150-meter mark but slipped just behind in the final stretch.
    Zack Pierce, New York Times, 31 July 2025
  • His round featured nine birdies, including a blistering stretch of six on the front nine.
    Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025

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“Longevity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/longevity. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.

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