as in duration
the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress
I saw no need to pay more for a better-built computer that would just grow obsolete before the end of its life span
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Recent Examples of life span
Past research has found that a strong sense of meaning in life comes with many health benefits, including a longer lifespan.
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Ron Shachar, Scientific American, 7 Mar. 2025
One thing to know about Woot, however, is that deals there have a short lifespan, sometimes products only being available for a few hours.
—Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
According to the Associated Press, which cites the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, the average llama lifespan is 15 years — which Whitetop has nearly doubled at this point.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
The school’s lifespan chronicles the changes the Wilmore neighborhood has seen since its own inception in 1906 by the Suburban Real Estate Company, the landmark commission notes.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
The average human lifespan is approximately 28,854 days.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
All of those are potentially powerful—but understudied—influences on lifespan.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
Yet, as history has shown, companies that rush tend to burn out—Fortune 500 companies have witnessed their lifespans shrink dramatically over recent decades, a sobering reminder of the costs of haste.
—Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
All of this should result in a much safer crossing and it is expected to have a lifespan of 100 years.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2025
Ron Shachar, Scientific American, 7 Mar. 2025
One thing to know about Woot, however, is that deals there have a short lifespan, sometimes products only being available for a few hours.
—Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
According to the Associated Press, which cites the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, the average llama lifespan is 15 years — which Whitetop has nearly doubled at this point.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
The school’s lifespan chronicles the changes the Wilmore neighborhood has seen since its own inception in 1906 by the Suburban Real Estate Company, the landmark commission notes.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
The average human lifespan is approximately 28,854 days.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
All of those are potentially powerful—but understudied—influences on lifespan.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
Yet, as history has shown, companies that rush tend to burn out—Fortune 500 companies have witnessed their lifespans shrink dramatically over recent decades, a sobering reminder of the costs of haste.
—Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
All of this should result in a much safer crossing and it is expected to have a lifespan of 100 years.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for life span
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Expect many delays around the area until the end of the festival. Events such as the Cherry Blossom Parade have also closed roads in the city before during the duration of the event.—
Ross O'Keefe,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
13 Mar. 2025
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The scale and duration of the tariffs remain unclear, but a portion of the taxes on imports will probably reach consumers, Powell told an economic forum in New York City last week.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Then Sterling did some less effective things and got suspended anyway, so that mad idea was, at least, parked for the time being.—
Amy Lawrence,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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After losing 1-0 in regular time which meant a 2-2 draw on aggregate, Los Blancos prevailed 4-2 in a penalty shootout to set up a quarterfinals showdown with Arsenal.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This concept, detailed in his Nicomachean Ethics, links happiness to living a meaningful life in accordance with reason.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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When asked how she's overcome hurdles in her life, Browitt says it's been a slow and steady journey.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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And as testimony to its quality, every umbrella comes with an unconditional lifetime guarantee.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The rated lifetime for the light source is 30,000 hours in Standard power mode.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Life span.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/life%20span. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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