as in persistent
continuing or lasting through a person's life
He had a lifelong love of nature. a lifelong friendship
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of lifelong
The awards were named after Perry because of her lifelong involvement in theater, from directing 17 Broadway shows to encouraging young actors.
—
Jaclyn Greenberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
Authorities are seeking a conviction for the doctor and a lifelong ban from the profession, according to a news release from the prosecutor’s office.
—Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Now, Tolbert is living his own baseball dreams and achieving a lifelong goal of playing on Jackie Robinson Day.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2025
The medical model treats disability — temporary or lifelong — as a tragedy an individual and their family must endure and try to solve with a medical team.
—Anne Kniggendorf, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lifelong
Jaclyn Greenberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
Authorities are seeking a conviction for the doctor and a lifelong ban from the profession, according to a news release from the prosecutor’s office.
—Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Now, Tolbert is living his own baseball dreams and achieving a lifelong goal of playing on Jackie Robinson Day.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2025
The medical model treats disability — temporary or lifelong — as a tragedy an individual and their family must endure and try to solve with a medical team.
—Anne Kniggendorf, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lifelong
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifelong
Adjective
-
The rapid rise of ransomware attacks, supply chain vulnerabilities and data breaches has created an environment of persistent uncertainty, leaving organizations grappling with how to stay resilient in the face of evolving threats.—
Francis Dinha,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
-
In a bold move to address one of America’s most persistent healthcare crises, Chicago Beyond has launched a groundbreaking fellowship initiative, committing $2 million to support four exceptional birth workers dedicated to improving Black maternal health outcomes nationwide.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
That conversation opened up deeper discussions about beauty standards, authenticity, and the pressure women face to conform.—
Liz Krieger,
Allure,
15 Apr. 2025
-
This deeper level of engagement not only informs new office designs but can increases employees’ sense of ownership of it.—
Ryan Anderson,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
Its enduring relevance, uncanny foresight into technology and humanity, and now a season filled with resonant, top-tier performances make Season 7 its best Emmy contender in years.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
-
But Ovechkin is the most prolific, the most consistent, the most enduring — combining those legends’ finishing ability with a durability none could match, and doing it in a vastly more difficult era in which to score.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
By anointing himself chairman of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Napoleon-style, Donald Trump revealed a longing to seize one of America’s most romantic and abiding myths: Camelot.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2025
-
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
Adjective
-
An inveterate traveler who had explored 60-plus countries and often incorporated historical art and cultural references into her designs, McFadden died in September at the age of 85.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
4 Mar. 2025
-
My wife and younger son, however, are inveterate puzzle solvers.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
During Surprise Coachella Appearance News Neil Young, Joan Baez, Maggie Rogers Headline Bernie Sanders Los Angeles Rally That night, a small smattering of hardcore alt-rock fans watched Armstrong fulfill his own cult-hero fantasies.—
Jeff Miller,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2025
-
In advance of his return to South Florida, Drucker, 41, answered a few questions about his life playing video games, some for the novice and some for the hardcore fans.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Lifelong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifelong. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share