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longevity

[lon-jev-i-tee, lawn-] / lɒnˈdʒɛv ɪ ti, lɔn- /
NOUN
long life
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“I’m of a certain age,” she scolds the villain, who makes the mistake of condescending to her longevity, “not old!”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

"These findings help explain why caffeine might be beneficial for health and longevity," said Dr. John-Patrick Alao, the postdoctoral research scientist leading this study.

From Science Daily Sep. 9, 2026

"Good manners is really important in business, especially for longevity," he reflects.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

When the original “Star Trek” premiered, Times writer Don Page noted the show was “one of the most expensive and elaborate productions in the history of television” but seemed unsure about its potential longevity.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

“Through investigating Tua’s secrets,” he said, referring to his pet by name, “humans will learn the key to longevity and better understand the evolution of life on earth.”

From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green

A team of researchers recently analyzed the longevities and lifestyles of nearly 1,000 species of mammals, ranging from aardvarks to zebras.

From Scientific American Jan. 31, 2023

For each of these types of tissues, propose a reason based on internal and external factors and function that might account for the differences among their longevities.

From Textbooks Jun. 9, 2022

Hufeland again remarks that the greatest longevities pertain to wise and well-regulated lives.

From Lectures on the true, the beautiful and the good by Victor Cousin




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