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
The contract allowed the rescue organization, Carolina Poodle Rescue, to direct certain parts of the dog's care even after the adoption was complete ‒ and to conduct lifelong in-person checks.
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Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
The discipline, teamwork, and resilience developed through basketball translate into lifelong attributes that serve them well beyond graduation.
—Joanne Berger-Sweeney, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2025
Classmates, professors, alumni, and staff can become vital sources of lifelong guidance and support.
—Judy D. Olian, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
As both a lifelong wrestling fan and an active participant in the sport, Storm says she was honored to embody an early women’s wrestling pioneer like Mortensen.
—Lauren Coates, Variety, 8 Mar. 2025
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Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
The discipline, teamwork, and resilience developed through basketball translate into lifelong attributes that serve them well beyond graduation.
—Joanne Berger-Sweeney, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2025
Classmates, professors, alumni, and staff can become vital sources of lifelong guidance and support.
—Judy D. Olian, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
As both a lifelong wrestling fan and an active participant in the sport, Storm says she was honored to embody an early women’s wrestling pioneer like Mortensen.
—Lauren Coates, Variety, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifelong
Adjective
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Subtle, though persistent hints of light wood smoke add complexity.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Also, persistent low-grade stress (think financial insecurity, fear of layoffs, inflation, or geo-political instability) is just as harmful, if not more, than short periods of high stress.—
Myisha Battle,
TIME,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Personalization allows retailers to build deeper connections by making every interaction feel relevant and engaging.—
WWD,
WWD,
11 Mar. 2025
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Firms can foster deeper engagement by hosting exclusive events, facilitating peer networking, and curating experiences that go beyond traditional wealth management.—
April Rudin,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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But the episode left an enduring mark on Bezos, the Amazon founder and the world’s second-richest person.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
20 Mar. 2025
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Both the novel and the movie became part of an enduring pop culture lexicon in which any raving dog can be referred to a Cujo.—
Borys Kit,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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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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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Along the way, Mould stopped his own hardcore drinking, came out as a gay man, announced a farewell-to-rock tour that didn’t last, immersed himself in electronic music and DJing, wrote scripts for World Championship Wrestling, penned a memoir, and lived everywhere from New York City to Berlin.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
8 Mar. 2025
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After a two-year hiatus, Lizzo is back and performing three intimate shows for her hardcore fans.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Lifelong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifelong. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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