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continuing or lasting through a person's life
He had a lifelong love of nature. a lifelong friendship
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Recent Examples of lifelong
Many individuals will require some level of lifelong financial and caregiving support, and depending on the level of care needed, lifetime costs can exceed $1 million, and in some cases, run closer to $2 million.
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Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
While the handling of the outburst by BAFTA and the BBC wasn’t ideal for anyone involved, the outrage and fallout from the event shows that Davidson’s lifelong mission to educate the wider population about Tourette syndrome is ongoing, and so important.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Jones was a sometimes violent alcoholic, and Wynette developed a lifelong addiction to painkillers after a botched hysterectomy.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 24 Apr. 2026
On his first day in New York City in March 1969 after arriving from Haiti, Jean Alfred Desroches bought a copy of The New York Times, boarded a subway and read it from cover to cover — a daily ritual that reflected his lifelong interest in politics and world affairs.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
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Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
While the handling of the outburst by BAFTA and the BBC wasn’t ideal for anyone involved, the outrage and fallout from the event shows that Davidson’s lifelong mission to educate the wider population about Tourette syndrome is ongoing, and so important.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Jones was a sometimes violent alcoholic, and Wynette developed a lifelong addiction to painkillers after a botched hysterectomy.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 24 Apr. 2026
On his first day in New York City in March 1969 after arriving from Haiti, Jean Alfred Desroches bought a copy of The New York Times, boarded a subway and read it from cover to cover — a daily ritual that reflected his lifelong interest in politics and world affairs.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifelong
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The symptoms of leukemia can vary based on the type of disease, but, according to the Mayo Clinic, signs can include bone pain or tenderness, fever or chills, persistent fatigue and weakness, and easy bleeding and bruising.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Asian economies are proving resilient in the face of the energy shock sparked by the Iran war, though analysts warn of higher and persistent inflation.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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But for many, the occasion carried a deeper meaning, one centered on those who dreamed of connecting Los Angeles to Chicago by road generations before them.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The songs were radiant, ecstatic, and cleansing, a deep exhale from a band freed from boardroom expectations.—
Dan Stahl,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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One of the most enduring royal handbag traditions dates back to Queen Elizabeth II, who reportedly used her purse as a discreet way to signal staff during public engagements.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Though her screen work was extensive, Costello’s impact as a teacher and director became one of her most enduring legacies.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Though only married for a few years, their partnership feels seasoned, fortified by faith, ambition and an abiding sense of gratitude.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
17 Dec. 2025
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And civilians on both sides, despite a deep and abiding mistrust between the Catholic and Protestant communities, had also had enough.—
Ned Temko,
Christian Science Monitor,
2 Oct. 2025
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Even Dougie, an inveterate screwup, isn’t without hidden depths—and Anthony, a natural hype man for whoever’s around, takes his plea for emotional support seriously, quickly becoming invested in a twisty succession crisis.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Also, the industry essence of the French TV festival is co-production and Canadian producers are inveterate co-producers.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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Haden, one of the few gay people in hard-core music (and certainly the most fabulous one), has found the intersection between punk and pride.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2026
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The filmmakers travel through Roma villages in the nation’s countryside —hard-core Fidesz strongholds — to uncover a wide network of bribery and blackmail.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2026
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