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 Eli said his father’s coaching and support have been critical to his success and longevity. Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 6 June 2025 Read More: Rather than needing a method to cook these large amounts of meat, these early humans needed a way to prolong the availability and longevity of meat for consumption over time. Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 5 June 2025 That step-by-step will give you longevity and a better chance for a bigger jump. Thania Garcia, Variety, 4 June 2025 Why the Retirement Age is Rising Governments are responding to increasing longevity and declining birth rates. Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for longevity
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Noun
  • Both found fame in the music industry at a young age, and had to endure their own pressures that came with fame.
    Dave Quinn, People.com, 4 June 2025
  • At age 10, he was accepted into an art school in Moscow — indication of his talents.
    Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Noun
  • And as any parent who’s spent long stretches of time with their young child has likely experienced, traditional children’s music was suddenly on heavy rotation in the Pearce household.
    Katie Bain, Billboard, 13 June 2025
  • Ahead of highway construction, archaeologists surveyed a stretch of land near Tomaszów Lubelski using light detection and ranging scans.
    Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025

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“Longevity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/longevity. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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