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
Longevity has already emerged as the new keyword to lead the next wave of wellness, with the number eight eternity sign symbolizing each brand’s mission to help consumers lengthen their lifespans.
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Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The fund has a 10-year lifespan, with a five-year investment period followed by a five-year exit strategy.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2025
The filter’s lifespan is maximized by the three layers of protection built around it.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Most often seen in clumps in an oasis, the plant can have a lifespan of 200 years.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Heavy drinkers had an average 13-year shorter lifespan compared to those who never drank alcohol.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Dry cleaning provides a gentle solution and helps extend their lifespan.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
The technique could be quite timely, as the first generation of turbine blades — made in the 90s — are coming to the end of their lifespans.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
Due to its long lifespan in the Rolex catalog, several variations were made: While earlier examples feature tritium lume, later examples featured LumiNova and then Super-LumiNova.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025
Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The fund has a 10-year lifespan, with a five-year investment period followed by a five-year exit strategy.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2025
The filter’s lifespan is maximized by the three layers of protection built around it.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Most often seen in clumps in an oasis, the plant can have a lifespan of 200 years.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Heavy drinkers had an average 13-year shorter lifespan compared to those who never drank alcohol.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Dry cleaning provides a gentle solution and helps extend their lifespan.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
The technique could be quite timely, as the first generation of turbine blades — made in the 90s — are coming to the end of their lifespans.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
Due to its long lifespan in the Rolex catalog, several variations were made: While earlier examples feature tritium lume, later examples featured LumiNova and then Super-LumiNova.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for life span
Noun
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With 85% of the drug remaining after this period, the results indicate the depots could potentially provide drug release for significantly longer durations.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2025
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The short-duration bonds are linked to CPI (the consumer price index), and reset every month to reflect inflation.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2025
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Coachella announced the times via social media posts; see the full lineups for both weekends on the festival’s Instagram post, below.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2025
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The pro-Palestinian activism of the past year and a half has been characterized at times by intimidation, which may have undermined the reputation of protest.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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However, evidence increasingly suggests that early in its life, Mars was a warm and wet planet much like our own.—
Jonathan O’Callaghan,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Apr. 2025
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Performing there had been a dream of mine, so that day made big impact on my life.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, this change would reduce lifetime benefits for most workers born during the 1970s and 1980s by an average of 13%.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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If enacted, these reforms could cut off access to affordable payments for millions of borrowers, eliminate student loan forgiveness, and trap people in a lifetime of debt, warn advocates.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Life span.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/life%20span. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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