longevity

Definition of longevitynext
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 order can directly affect your tax bracket, the longevity of your portfolio, and how much of your wealth continues to grow tax-advantaged. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026 Trends around longevity and functional strength were already pushing more people toward resistance training, Severin says, but GLP-1s added a clinical urgency because they’re associated with a loss of lean muscle mass that strength training can help mitigate. Caitlin Carlson, SELF, 27 Mar. 2026 Following these practices will translate to improved scores on the grip strength and chair stand tests, which have been correlated with better longevity. Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 27 Mar. 2026 The key is focusing on those that balance novelty with longevity. Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for longevity
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Noun
  • Officers and horses are paired for the duration of the animal's career, which typically ends around age 20.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Both victims were under age 5 at the time of the crime, according to the statement.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • During this stretch run, school is constantly in session for the Charlotte Hornets.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Brown and White returned to the lineup, but both struggled for long stretches as Boston fell to 50-25.
    Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • There's also the robot lifespan to consider; a March 12 SEC filing cited a four-year depreciation period for them.
    Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Longer lifespans, less linear careers, a rising cost of living, and tighter government budgets are redefining what retirement security even means.
    Chris Mahoney, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026

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“Longevity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/longevity. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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