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
Meanwhile, Abdullah’s recognition with the inaugural lifetime achievement award honored his extraordinary career and lasting impact on the Khaleeji and Arabic music landscape.
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Hala Mustafa, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
Prince, the Clash, and the Four Seasons’ Frankie Valli are among the artists who will receive lifetime achievement awards at the Grammys’ upcoming Special Merit Awards ceremony, the Recording Academy announced Friday.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Who is Thomas Dickey? Dickey is described on his firm's website as a lifetime resident of Blair County, Pennsylvania, where Mangione was arrested.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Get a Pearls lifetime subscription on StackSocial for $29.99 (69% off).
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Hala Mustafa, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
Prince, the Clash, and the Four Seasons’ Frankie Valli are among the artists who will receive lifetime achievement awards at the Grammys’ upcoming Special Merit Awards ceremony, the Recording Academy announced Friday.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Who is Thomas Dickey? Dickey is described on his firm's website as a lifetime resident of Blair County, Pennsylvania, where Mangione was arrested.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Get a Pearls lifetime subscription on StackSocial for $29.99 (69% off).
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifetime
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Depending on the intensity, duration and sequence of those vibrations, sensations such as being tapped, stroked or squeezed can be simulated.Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
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Schwab is advising investors to have a duration around that of the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which is about 6.2 years, or even lower.Michelle Fox, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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During menopause, hot flashes and hormonal fluctuations can disrupt the hours of rest, causing women to need to restore energy with more time in bed.Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
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While at times Lively may have a reputation of being a jerk, Viall said on the show, that didn't explain why castmates reportedly unfollowed Baldoni on Instagram.Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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As the two try to repair and restore their former life together, Miri desperately tries to keep Leah from slipping between her fingers.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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So that’s how Social Security works if both spouses worked under the program all their lives.Andrew Biggs, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Lifetime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifetime. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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