longevity

as in age
the time period during which something exists or lasts Certain species of tortoise are known for their extreme longevity.

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Recent Examples of longevity The Wrangler brand is popular here in my home state of Oklahoma for its durability and longevity, so this backpack will last me a long time. Katrina Cossey, Parents, 4 Feb. 2025 At close to 54,000 square feet, the spa facilities offer advanced medical screening to help guests make changes in their lives back home in the name of long-term longevity. Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025 Much of this is due to societal advances such as vaccines, antibiotics, public health infrastructure, sanitation, hygiene, earlier diagnoses, and increased public awareness about health and longevity. Julia Craven, Popular Science, 30 Jan. 2025 Hama, now in modern-day Syria, was first occupied around 6,500 B.C. and was strategically positioned along communication routes that contributed to its longevity into the years of the Ottoman Empire. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for longevity 

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“Longevity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/longevity. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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