the living

noun

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

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There’s a wealth of seating options to take in the views or cozy up by the double-sided fireplace that delineates the living and dining rooms. Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025 For Moke, the living arrangement wasn’t always easy. Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025 The menu exudes exquisite flavors, and whether you’re seated in the living room, the galley or on the terrace, the atmosphere is that of a dear friend’s home. Kristen Tribe, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025 If your little one is currently hard at work building their own train set in the living room, perhaps the two songs on this playlist will catch their attention. Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 10 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 15 Oct. 2025.

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