Thesaurus results for LIFETIME

lifetime

noun

ˈlīf-ˌtīm

Definition of lifetime

as in duration

the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress the lifetime of the camera's batteries was so short we couldn't get through a day trip without having to replace them

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Recent Examples of lifetime That provision transfers a sibling's equity upon their death to their surviving siblings rather than their own children, incentivizing the siblings to sell during their lifetime, Janie Buss told ESPN at the time. — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026 The cost of achieving the American Dream surpassed $5 million in 2025, according to a comprehensive analysis by Investopedia—the cumulative lifetime cost of eight pillars of middle-class aspiration, nearly $600,000 higher than the year before. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about 1 in every 3 people in the United States will develop shingles in their lifetime. — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 Dolly Parton ensured that her memory would live on through a number of endeavors during her lifetime, and one of them was her beloved Dollywood. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lifetime

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Noun

Similarly, Olmsted of Morningstar noted that the duration investors would find in the core bond space – which also tends to be intermediate term – also works as a diversifier.

— Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
Chang believes that the tri-layer approach could pave the way for longer-range EVs and safer batteries, and support flexible electronics, wearable devices, and long-duration grid storage.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of duration

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

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

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

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