seize the day

phrase

: to do the things one wants to do when there is the chance instead of waiting for a later time

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Still, Gilbert, recognizing the risks, urged his audience to seize the day. — Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026 But if the answer waivers even slightly, this month will act like a wakeup call and remind you to seize the day. — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026 Inspirational scribbles from baristas have never inspired me, but HHS Deputy Secretary Jim O’Neill was moved by a Starbucks cup to seize the day while landing in Minnesota. — John Wilkerson, STAT, 15 Jan. 2026 This can be applied to any area of your life, so seize the day. — Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for seize the day

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“Seize the day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seize%20the%20day. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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