DURATION Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

duration

noun

du̇-ˈrā-shən

Definition of duration

as in time

the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress for the whole duration of the speech the bored audience fidgeted

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as in continuation

uninterrupted or lasting existence scientists warning that the very duration of our civilization depends upon finding a solution to this major environmental problem

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Recent Examples of duration Buy long bonds and the Fed is pulling duration out of the market, which is debt management, historically Treasury’s work. — James Broughel, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 The duration of the MIP depends partly on the down payment amount. — Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026 Models using those observations predict overall penguin performance – factors such as breeding success and foraging trip duration – to decline when fishing removes a high proportion of the krill available locally. — Kim S. Bernard, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026 Magnesium also failed to meaningfully improve severity, duration, sleep quality or quality of life. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for duration

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Noun

Crump also made a Facebook post about the Blytheville incident on Saturday, which had been shared more than 4,000 times as of Sunday afternoon.

— Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2026
For example, expressing appreciation for past help or thanking the doctor for their time was more helpful than emphasizing sadness or frustration.

— Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of time

Noun

This is a callous continuation of the ongoing campaign by the same individuals and groups targeting Jewish people and the state of Israel, a pattern of antisemitism and misinformation that puts our community in grave danger.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
The evening marked a continuation of struggles for Zack Wheeler, who lacked command from the first inning onward.

— Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of continuation

Noun

That run accounts for roughly a quarter of the project’s lifespan, as Meteora was released in 2003 and is more than 20 years old at this point.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Handwash baking sheets with warm soapy water to avoid damage and extend their lifespan.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of lifespan

Noun

The Bengals cut the roster down to 53 players on Sunday and there weren’t many surprises in a year where continuity and depth made only a few spots truly feel open to unseating the placeholder.

— Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
That focus on continuity is perhaps unsurprising given that Ternus, at 51, has spent 25 years climbing Apple’s corporate ladder.

— Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of continuity

Noun

By most accounts, Dolly composed some 3,000 songs over her lifetime.

— Martha Ackmann, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
The chances of Aschenbrenner being one of the wealthy elites who could afford to buy a galaxy, however, are now looking as remote as the possibility that humankind could ever conquer one within his lifetime.

— Frank Landymore, Futurism, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of lifetime

Noun

James Ratcliff spoke for the Farley Road Neighborhood Coalition, agreeing that a continuance is necessary because of the change in the occupancy limit count.

— Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026
His hearing, during which he was served a life sentence, occurred this month after the defense requested multiple continuances.

— Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Definition of continuance

Noun

For the traditional Telugu Hindu ceremony, their priest translated Sanskrit to English in real time, and the mandap was designed as a circle to represent how life flows into itself for eternity.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026
Your stories are a great reminder of what sports teaches high school students about life.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of life

Noun

Now, after more than 15 years in professional baseball, Berti is choosing to close the book on a career defined by persistence.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
The persistence of the nature gap The legacy of this history is heavily reflected in modern statistics.

— Kimmie Gordon, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of persistence

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