the living

noun

: people who are alive
the living and the dead
The world belongs to the living.

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Satellite television brought a plethora of choice into the living room, Western brands began to appear in shops and, for a burgeoning middle class, the definition of success was suddenly rewritten. Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025 Old Magazines and Newspapers Set the mood for guests who are hanging around the living room by finally recycling, donating, or archiving your spring and summer magazines or any outdated newspapers. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025 Your tablet can stay in a quiet corner of the living room and be used for reading or streaming movies and TV shows. Andee Tagle, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025 Use floor-length linen drapes in the living room and bedrooms to add privacy without blocking warm light. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the living

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“The living.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20living. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

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