long-lived
adjective
ˈlȯŋ-ˈlivd 
also
-ˈlīvd
1
: having a long life : living a long time
long-lived siblings
a long-lived perennial
also
: characterized by long life
a long-lived family
2
: lasting a long time : enduring
a long-lived fad
also
: existing, functioning, or active for a period of time that is longer than usual or expected
a long-lived car
long-lived nuclear waste
Examples of long-lived in a Sentence
that sequoia tree is especially long-lived, having reached an age generally estimated to be at least 3,000 years
much to the relief of his parents, the youth's interest in the piano proved to be long-lived
Recent Examples on the Web
Organizations that deal with sensitive and/or long-lived data, such as healthcare providers, insurers, banks and government agencies, should prioritize developing PQC strategies sooner for sensitive data and/or transactions.
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Scott Buchholz, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The streamer has given a series order for a live-action Scooby-Doo series, based on the beloved and very long-lived cartoon Great Dane and his human, mystery-solving friends.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2025
Older bottlings are periodically available, and Tawny Ports can be remarkably long-lived.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Sandisk Corporation identified potential impairment indicators related to its goodwill and long-lived assets, indicating that an impairment charge may be recorded in the upcoming quarter.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 7 Mar. 2025
Peonies are easy to grow and long-lived once established.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025
But for dogs who take less than five minutes to completely rip apart that new toy, the excitement isn’t long-lived.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 18 Feb. 2025
How the Fed responds to the threat of rising CPI, whether bond investors view inflation as temporary or long-lived, and whether inflation is a global or US-centric phenomenon will determine the performance of the various options.
—Garth Friesen, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Seychelles giant tortoises average a 150-year life span, and related species can be similarly long-lived.
—Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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Scott Buchholz, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The streamer has given a series order for a live-action Scooby-Doo series, based on the beloved and very long-lived cartoon Great Dane and his human, mystery-solving friends.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2025
Older bottlings are periodically available, and Tawny Ports can be remarkably long-lived.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Sandisk Corporation identified potential impairment indicators related to its goodwill and long-lived assets, indicating that an impairment charge may be recorded in the upcoming quarter.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 7 Mar. 2025
Peonies are easy to grow and long-lived once established.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025
But for dogs who take less than five minutes to completely rip apart that new toy, the excitement isn’t long-lived.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 18 Feb. 2025
How the Fed responds to the threat of rising CPI, whether bond investors view inflation as temporary or long-lived, and whether inflation is a global or US-centric phenomenon will determine the performance of the various options.
—Garth Friesen, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Seychelles giant tortoises average a 150-year life span, and related species can be similarly long-lived.
—Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Long-lived.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-lived. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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