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lifetime Synonyms
Another word for lifetime
Choosing another word for lifetime depends on context, so the 20 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The duration of a person's life or existence.
Usage Example
"She accomplished more in a single lifespan than most people could ever imagine."
Strongest
lifespan
life
Strong
days
existence
time
Weak
career
• adjective (Context 2)
Lasting or valid for the entire duration of a person's life or the existence of an object.
Usage Example
"The company offers a lifelong warranty on all of its stainless steel cookware."
Strongest
lifelong
Strong
permanent
perpetual
lasting
enduring
• noun (Context 3)
The period of time during which a machine, organization, or phenomenon remains functional or in existence.
Usage Example
"Regular maintenance will significantly extend the operational lifespan of the engine."
Strongest
lifespan
life
Strong
longevity
shelf life
duration
span
• noun (Context 4)
A very long period of time (used hyperbolically).
Usage Example
"Waiting for the test results felt like an absolute eternity."
Strongest
eternity
forever
Strong
age
ages
eon
Opposites of lifetime
The opposite of lifetime shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
instant
temporary
moment
second
short-term
flash
split second
heartbeat
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Lifetime. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/lifetime