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the living

noun

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

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Simply put, a glamping sleepover combines the fun of a slumber party with building forts in the living room—and a side of luxury—to turn things into a party. Liz Regalia, Parents, 6 Dec. 2025 Brokers speculated the house wasn’t selling because of its location (north of the highway) and its design (the living room features a huge portrait of Hilaria Baldwin). Clio Chang, Curbed, 4 Dec. 2025 In the living room, Cloud Dancer is about creating a beautiful gathering space for the whole family to come together. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2025 Off the living room, the glass floor of a terrace showers light down into the media lounge below. Mark David, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 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 8 Dec. 2025.

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