LONG-LIVED Synonyms: 103 Similar and Opposite Words

long-lived

adjective

ˈlȯŋ-ˈlivd

Definition of long-lived

as in older

being of advanced years and especially past middle age that sequoia tree is especially long-lived, having reached an age generally estimated to be at least 3,000 years

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as in long

lasting for a considerable time much to the relief of his parents, the youth's interest in the piano proved to be long-lived

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Recent Examples of long-lived Perennial Weeds Perennial weeds live for two or more years, with many being quite long-lived. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 June 2026 This frustration is long-lived for architectural designers. — Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 17 May 2026 Credentials become long-lived because rotating them requires effort nobody budgets for. — Huzefa Olia, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2026 Boxwoods are easy to grow, green year-round, and long-lived. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for long-lived

Recent Examples of Synonyms for long-lived

Adjective

Tamang said her family was able to rush to higher ground, carrying her elderly grandmother with them, but their home was washed away.

— Diaa Hadid, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026
The second half of the novel focuses on Alice, an elderly woman who suffers from dementia.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of elderly

Adjective

The San Francisco 49ers got creative in managing some tough cuts Sunday afternoon to get down to a 53-man roster, letting go of their punter and long snapper.

— Matt Barrows, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Medicare does not cover custodial care, and custodial care is the bulk of what a long stay involves.

— Jon Sabes, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of long

Adjective

Also formulated with hyaluronic acid, shea butter, collagen, peptides, and niacinamide, this anti-aging powerhouse remains true to its name thanks to a seemingly endless list of hydrating ingredients.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
Activscience Neck-Firming Cream The lotion is rich in anti-aging ingredients, such as collagen to add plumpness and hyaluronic acid to boost hydration and radiance.

— Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of aging

Adjective

For many applicants, the interview comes near the end of an already lengthy process.

— María Luisa Paúl, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
That lengthy deployment raised concerns about the mental health of sailors, including reports of at least one going overboard, as well as reports of low supplies aboard the 100,000-ton warship.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of lengthy

Adjective

Nuclear Children follows 18-year-old Isla Sparrow who, after the death of her father in a submarine accident, hopes to escape her grieving family and flee to university.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
But in older adults, the relationship between body weight and health may be more complicated than a number on the scale.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of old

Adjective

On June 7, 1945, following Germany’s surrender to the allies in World War Two, Harald, aged 8, returned to Norway with the rest of the royal family and was welcomed by thousands of people on the streets of the capital, Oslo.

— James Frater, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Children aged 4 and below have the highest case-fatality rate of any age group in the outbreak, at 60%, according to available health data.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026

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