as in persistent
continuing or lasting through a person's life
He had a lifelong love of nature. a lifelong friendship
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Recent Examples of lifelong
However, Corbin — who described himself as a lifelong Chiefs fan — also noted that being with the Grammy winner was eye-opening due to her level of fame.
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
Pregnant women can transmit the infection to their unborn babies, potentially leading to lifelong health problems with the brain, kidneys or heart.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN, 25 Jan. 2025
Fisher and her husband were both lifelong Republicans and supporters of Trump.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 24 Jan. 2025
So it’s been my lifelong dream to be a music guest on the show.
—Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Jan. 2025
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
Pregnant women can transmit the infection to their unborn babies, potentially leading to lifelong health problems with the brain, kidneys or heart.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN, 25 Jan. 2025
Fisher and her husband were both lifelong Republicans and supporters of Trump.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 24 Jan. 2025
So it’s been my lifelong dream to be a music guest on the show.
—Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for lifelong
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifelong
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The persistent decline in China’s 10-year government bond yield — to record lows around 1.58% this month— prompted the People’s Bank of China on Jan. 10 to stop its government bond purchases .—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
19 Jan. 2025
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Interest rates and the overall investment climate The persistent elevation of interest rates has reshaped the investment landscape, forcing companies to rethink growth strategies over the past years.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Graziano, however, highlighted that the ties between the two are deeper than meets the eye.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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The track dives into themes of deep appreciation, commitment, and the priceless value of a genuine relationship.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
22 Jan. 2025
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That cycle of emotions, all told with his eyes and mouth, has deservedly become an enduring meme.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Related article In Gregory Crewdson’s photographs, an enduring, haunted vision of American life There was no shortage of compelling characters with distinct looks.—
Ananda Pellerin,
CNN,
16 Jan. 2025
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Already frazzled by a couple days in other fire zones, my head was clouded with doubt and, yet, an abiding belief that the old house might have another life.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2025
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The cousins’ complementary natures may have bonded them in their youth, and a genuine and abiding love clearly remains.—
Gary Goldstein,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Nov. 2024
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An inveterate bus rider of the old No. 6, Eldridge believed in public transportation.—
Frederick N. Rasmussen,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Nov. 2024
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Even diplomats of Iran and North Korea, two of America’s most inveterate foes, can reside in New York city as a result of this unique host status of our country.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes,
3 Nov. 2024
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But Swept Away had an equal number of factors in its corner, which included the Avett Brothers’ hardcore following and the involvement of talents like director Michael Mayer, who helmed Spring Awakening and the Broadway version of American Idiot.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
21 Jan. 2025
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Foley has had a lengthy pro wrestling career, making his name as one of the best hardcore wrestlers in the world.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Lifelong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifelong. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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