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 One breakout hit may have opened doors, but Schindel knows that longevity requires consistency. Mike Wass, Variety, 29 May 2025 It has been clinically shown to improve the look of fine line and wrinkles with the help of micro hyaluronic acid, tightening sugars and the brand's longevity patent—helping increase the skin's natural production of collagen and elastin. Denise Primbet, Glamour, 28 May 2025 Unfortunately for certain bona fide hits on broadcast TV, longevity in primetime doesn’t necessary lead to — or even guarantee — a major win at the Emmys. Lynette Rice, Deadline, 27 May 2025 To up her intake of the longevity nutrient in her own diet, Venn-Watson eats certain foods that are high in C15:0. Renée Onque, CNBC, 24 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for longevity
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Noun
  • Carter took up sailing at age 8 after his mother signed him up for a Chicago Park District program.
    Susan DeGrane, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
  • Wendt, who played Norm Peterson on the classic sitcom, died on May 20 at age 76.
    Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Noun
  • In one early two-minute stretch, Siakam, Aaron Nesmith and Myles Turner each drilled a 3-pointer.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 June 2025
  • The park also has a 3-mile stretch of beach with a gentle cove that is popular with families.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 1 June 2025

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“Longevity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/longevity. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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