the living

noun

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

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That might mean snagging a platform bed that lifts up to reveal hidden storage for sheets, clothes, and blankets for your bedroom or a cushioned accent chair for extra seating in the living room. Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 9 July 2025 One blog post highlights the living room as the primary domain of antique rugs, best paired with minimalist decor so that its design can draw attention. Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 9 July 2025 In the living room, for instance, nickel-gap paneling (which is painted Sherwin-Williams’ Pure White, SW 7005) adds character, while in the dining room, grass cloth wallpaper provides a warm, textured backdrop. Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 9 July 2025 Add this modern piece to a playroom that could use a little more organization, or put it to work in the living room as a media console. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 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 Jul. 2025.

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