the living

noun

: people who are alive

the living and the dead

The world belongs to the living.

Examples of the living in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The rite symbolizes the deceased's final departure from the world of the living and helps the family come to terms with the loss. — Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026

Our research suggests these tombs were designed and constructed not simply to house the dead, but to affect the living through a sensorily immersive environment similar to a modern 3D film experience. — Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026

The window in the entry and the raku ceramic coffee table in the living room were inspired by the same. — Camille Okhio, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026

The two large bathrooms had plenty of closet space and a deep soaking tub (there’s a third small powder room off the living area). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for the living

• almsgiving
• caregiving
• forgiving
• misgiving
• nonliving
• reliving
• thanksgiving
• giving
• sieving
• unforgiving