What is another word for lifetimes?

Pronunciation: [lˈa͡ɪfta͡ɪmz] (IPA)

Lifetimes refer to the duration of a person's life or a particular generation's span. However, there are several synonyms for this word, including age, era, epoch, period, tenure, span, and existence. Age denotes a particular stage of life, while era suggests a distinct period of time marked by significant events. Epoch refers to a long period of time marked by a particular feature or event. Tenure denotes the duration of occupying a position. Span refers to the length of time between two events, and existence suggests the overall duration of being alive. All these words help us to accurately describe the duration of time within human life and history.

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Usage examples for Lifetimes

I made inquiries of merchants who had lived nearly all their lifetimes in Timbuctoo, and not far from the gold country, but they had never heard of this pretty primitive mode of barter.
"Travels in the Great Desert of Sahara, in the Years of 1845 and 1846"
James Richardson
"If I live a thousand lifetimes I will never forget that night," he said.
"Complete Story of the San Francisco Horror"
Richard Linthicum Trumbull White Samuel Fallows
My dear child, it will last all our lifetimes.
"Night and Day"
Virginia Woolf

Famous quotes with Lifetimes

  • Filmmaking is a chance to live many lifetimes.
    Robert Altman
  • Don't be dismayed by good-byes. A farewell is necessary before you can meet again. And meeting again, after moments or lifetimes, is certain for those who are friends.
    Richard Bach
  • I am so excited to let fans in on how important my relationship with my family is to me. I hope to motivate mothers and daughters to build lifetimes of memories together and inspire kids around the world to live their dreams.
    Miley Cyrus
  • I've lived three lifetimes in my short time.
    Fran Drescher
  • And for me there's still more material than 20 lifetimes that I can use up.
    Jerry Garcia

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