life story
noun
: the things that have happened to someone in life
a life story that includes a childhood of extreme poverty
She told us her life story.
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The tribute show at the Paramount Theatre on Thursday will feature live performances, but also videos and interviews chronicling Ball’s life story and journey through music.
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Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
The movie depicts Oher's life story, in which his character is homeless in Memphis, Tennessee and is adopted by the prominent Tuohy family.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
In 2025, Em was on board as a producer for the Stans documentary, which tells Em’s life story and dives into his career through the eyes of his superfans.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 23 Jan. 2026
But an individual’s final moments are far from their complete life story.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Jan. 2026
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Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
The movie depicts Oher's life story, in which his character is homeless in Memphis, Tennessee and is adopted by the prominent Tuohy family.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
In 2025, Em was on board as a producer for the Stans documentary, which tells Em’s life story and dives into his career through the eyes of his superfans.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 23 Jan. 2026
But an individual’s final moments are far from their complete life story.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for life story
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“Life story.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20story. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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