LONG-LIVED Synonyms: 103 Similar and Opposite Words

long-lived

adjective

ˈlȯŋ-ˈlivd

Definition of long-lived

as in older

being of advanced years and especially past middle age that sequoia tree is especially long-lived, having reached an age generally estimated to be at least 3,000 years

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as in long

lasting for a considerable time much to the relief of his parents, the youth's interest in the piano proved to be long-lived

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Recent Examples of long-lived Ferns are easy to grow, low-maintenance, and long-lived. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 22 June 2026 Large and long-lived tornadoes are possible, along with destructive wind gusts up to 80 mph, and hail up to the size of baseballs. — Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 16 June 2026 Perennial Weeds Perennial weeds live for two or more years, with many being quite long-lived. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 June 2026 This frustration is long-lived for architectural designers. — Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for long-lived

Recent Examples of Synonyms for long-lived

Adjective

One example is Hilton’s care hub, which provides guidance and strategies for caring for elderly relatives, children, and mental health advice.

— Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
In late May, Netanyahu and his limited security cabinet approved a three-phase proposal that would begin with a six-week ceasefire and the release of 33 elderly and wounded hostages before leading to the release of all others and an end of the war.

— Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of elderly

Adjective

And it is always accompanied by longer survival times and thus higher five-year survival rates.

— H. Gilbert Welch, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026
All is peaceful under the long, lazy loggia laden with vibrant fuschia bougainvillaea – the Passeggiata dei Monaci – and in the neat orchards low-hanging with fat, bobbly Amalfi lemons.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of long

Adjective

About the L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Triple Power Moisturizer As with all Revitalift products, the formula blends a trio of active ingredients to bolster anti-aging benefits.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
This guide to skincare for mature skin covers what can change, what the popular anti-aging ingredients can do, and how a skin care routine can be structured.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of aging

Adjective

The letter, obtained by NBC News, prompted concerns about the impact to mental health that such a lengthy deployment can have on service members.

— Mosheh Gains, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2026
Donovan Dijak and Bishop Dyer had a lengthy reign as Major League Wrestling (MLW) tag team champions, sharing it with Josh Bishop as well under the Freebird Rule which allowed any members of the trio to hold and defend the belts.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of lengthy

Adjective

The proximity to his father was what worried Lorena Zschaber, a 40-year-old photographer, who watched the results roll in at an LGBTQ+ friendly bar in downtown Rio de Janeiro.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
The 168-year-old magazine’s breakout journalism, its digital success, and a bit of good timing have given both Goldberg and Thompson plenty to brag about on the media podcast circuit.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of old

Adjective

Recently, a middle-aged woman came to see me in my ophthalmology clinic because her eyes felt gritty and uncomfortable.

— Joshua R. Ehrlich, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026
That kind of thing must happen all the time to Keanu Reeves, but few directors—especially middle-aged Polish directors—can be guaranteed the same treatment.

— Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

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