DURATION Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

duration

noun

du̇-ˈrā-shən

Definition of duration

as in time

the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress for the whole duration of the speech the bored audience fidgeted

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as in continuation

uninterrupted or lasting existence scientists warning that the very duration of our civilization depends upon finding a solution to this major environmental problem

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Recent Examples of duration Chris Davlantes, founder and CEO of Reach Power, said reliable energy remains one of the biggest requirements for long-duration autonomous systems. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026 Those legal changes are a major reason long-duration trusts are now feasible for families thinking in generations rather than decades. — Michael Gold Cfp, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The chart below shows an overlay of the Fed funds policy rate in orange overlaid with the short duration 2 year Treasury yield in blue. — Todd Gordon, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026 The difference between a ten-thousand-dollar show and one that costs much more involves product quality, pacing, duration, density, and degree of difficulty. — Paige Williams, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for duration

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Noun

In an exclusive chat with PEOPLE at the premiere on Sunday, Hathaway opened up about how pregnancy feels different this time around in her 40s.

— Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026
Protect your base, then show up publicly with calm, steady authority that people can trust over time.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of time

Noun

The mechanics of that phase, lockups, secondary markets, continuation funds, and the pressure venture firms are under to finally return capital to their own investors, are becoming just as important to understand as the IPOs themselves.

— Steven Dudash, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
The Cubs begin a six-game trip to Kansas City and Washington, which will be a test ride for the new starters and the continuation of Counsell’s seasonlong challenge of piecing together the pitching puzzle.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of continuation

Noun

Huang says the systems can be improved through his company's CUDA software, and their lifespans extended, leading to better economics.

— Kif Leswing, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
Software built that way accumulates weight rather than value, and its usable lifespan shrinks instead of extending.

— Muhammad Muzammil Rawjani, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of lifespan

Noun

Honeywell Aerospace is experiencing strong demand, evidenced by its 8% order growth year over year, and $15 billion worth of new wins — as measured by lifetime value — year to date.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
The red and white Victorian farmhouse had belonged to their friend, the late Steve Baker, who served as the city’s longtime historian and had packed the property with thousands of antique relics over his lifetime.

— Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of lifetime

Noun

His hearing, during which he was served a life sentence, occurred this month after the defense requested multiple continuances.

— Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Commissioners who voted against the continuance were John Dillon, Daniel Moriarty, Gregg West and Brian Murphy.

— Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 15 July 2026

Definition of continuance

Noun

Modi’s early life Modi’s story begins in the city of Palanpur, nestled in India’s western Gujarat state and known as the ancestral home of the country’s diamond merchant class.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Lupo played an integral part in the family’s life, having been included in some of the first public portraits of Prince George as a baby and toddler.

— Audrey Schmidt, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of life

Noun

On Wednesday night, Budapest recorded its warmest overnight temperature on record, with temperatures falling only to 28 C (82 F), underscoring the persistence of the extreme heat.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
This quiet midseason retirement, following his last game on July 25, highlights the often-unheralded end to dedicated minor league careers, even for those showing persistence and loyalty to a single franchise.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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