the living

noun

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

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Perfect for showcasing small art pieces and mementos in the living room, fine china in the dining room, or books in a home office, the classic geometric cupboard compliments the decor inside of it. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025 In the living room, the sofa pillows stood perfectly upright, and there was nary a water ring on any of the polished furniture. Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025 Officers found the girl on the living room floor with extensive bruising. Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025 The fighter, who has been training for roughly three years but has yet to fight professionally, told the outlet that his nephew was home with Rojas when the teen saw a man enter the living room. Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 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 6 Oct. 2025.

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