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: lasting or continuing through life
a lifelong friendship
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Examples of lifelong in a Sentence
He had a lifelong love of nature.
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
Visitors also flock to Dairy Lane, a dairy exhibit that pays tribute to Wisconsin’s identity as America’s Dairyland and showcases the state’s agricultural heritage in a way that resonates with both lifelong residents and first-time visitors.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Fans know him from Father of the Bride and his lifelong collaborative friendship with Steve Martin.
—Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Marie Vue is a lifelong Yuba County resident who grew up in an agricultural family.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Lifelong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lifelong. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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lifelong
adjective
life·long
ˈlī-ˌflȯŋ 
: continuing or lasting through life
a lifelong love for trees
a lifelong friendship
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