Thesaurus results for LIFETIME

lifetime

noun

ˈlīf-ˌtīm

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 The New Safe Confinement is 354 feet high and has a lifetime of at least 100 years, according to the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development. —

Max Hunder and Anastasiia Malenko, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025 Thank you for the record of a lifetime, thank you for your wisdom! —

Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 15 Feb. 2025 Travelers go viral for revealing US destinations to visit in your lifetime Giselle and Stephen Jiroch of California have been traveling full-time for the last four years. —

Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 4 Feb. 2025 Every year, almost a third of those who qualify for EITC for the first time in their lifetime can claim the credit because of changes in their marital, parental or financial status, according to the Internal Revenue Service. —

Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for lifetime

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Noun

Adaptability: Bonus damage increased from 15% to 25% Effect duration increased from 5 to 10 seconds Tactical Ambush: Bonus damage increased from 100% to 150%.

— Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Sun rash symptoms typically appear within a couple of hours to a few days after sun exposure, depending on factors like skin sensitivity and the duration/intensity of UV exposure.

— Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2025