lifespan

variants also life span
Definition of lifespannext
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 lifespan

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Recent Examples of lifespan According to Stein’s office, the project is expected to contribute more than $1 billion to the state’s economy over the grant’s 12-year lifespan. — Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026 The mouse is quite durable, with a lifespan of over 100 million clicks, while remaining lightweight at just 62 grams. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026 With the lifespan of professional stadiums lasting around 30 years, a wave of construction is expected in coming years to replace or renovate venues built in the 1990s. — Abigail Hall, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026 Hot water can cause shrinking, fraying, and pilling, which shortens the lifespan of your towels. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lifespan
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Noun
  • Two weeks after its record-breaking IPO in mid-June, the space exploration company raised $25 billion in bonds at different durations.
    — Seema Mody, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The free trial associated with this subscription will be appended to the standard duration of access.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Using sine wave generators and pink lighting so saturated it essentially blots out all other color and shadow, Young and Zazeela created a space that’s somehow both static and full of life.
    — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Over time, Buddhism introduced ideas of reincarnation and karmic retribution, linking a person's fate after death to their actions in life.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • About one in three women is expected to face an anxiety or depressive disorder in their lifetimes.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Many advisors also aim to reduce your lifetime tax bill with such strategies as selling profitable assets during your lower income years.
    — Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Vietnamese films grossed more than VND3 trillion ($114 million) at home in 2025, outperforming international titles in the local market for the first time.
    — Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • This time, France's large pension outlays and its need to rein in public spending leave little room for maneuver.
    — Makini Brice, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026

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“Lifespan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifespan. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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