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as in biography
a history of a person's life
a renowned historian who has written lives of several early presidents
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as in person
a member of the human race
an appalling number of lives were lost in the war
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as in energy
active strength of body or mind
even though he's 86 years old, he still shows a lot of life
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as in lifestyle
the way people live at a particular time and place
frontier life must have been rugged, exciting, challenging, and more than a little dangerous
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Recent Examples of life
Mitch is a successful banker who hates his job and the life it’s bought him, with a wife who does not understand him.
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Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2025
The feature-length documentary, releasing June 10, is the first in a weekly series that digs into big event meltdowns that made headlines, created corporate scandals, and often cost lives.
—Rory Doherty, Time, 10 June 2025
This teaches the child important money management skills necessary for later in life.
—David Kudla, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Unlike most tourists, love bugs are only here for a few days because that’s their life span.
—Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2025
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Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2025
The feature-length documentary, releasing June 10, is the first in a weekly series that digs into big event meltdowns that made headlines, created corporate scandals, and often cost lives.
—Rory Doherty, Time, 10 June 2025
This teaches the child important money management skills necessary for later in life.
—David Kudla, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Unlike most tourists, love bugs are only here for a few days because that’s their life span.
—Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for life
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His biography claims that Loyd also served in the U.S. Navy, on a tour during the Vietnam War.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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According to Shawn Levy’s 1996 biography of the comedian, publicist Joan O’Brien came up with the idea for the story in the early 1960s, then co-wrote a script with critic Charles Denton.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
31 May 2025
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The figures’ heads reach the top corners, and the person on the left seems to have an outstretched arm.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because word of the separation needed to come from Homa.—
Doug Ferguson,
Baltimore Sun,
3 June 2025
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Lembas has plans beyond GLP-1 Edge to produce other ingredients that can impact wellbeing like sleep and energy.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Known for their unmatched energy and vibe, the Super Lounges bring audiences deeper into the music, delivering raw, unforgettable sets in a more personal setting.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
10 June 2025
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The way blind people see the world depends on the type, severity, and duration of their vision loss.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
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The Overture would make those trips possible with a cruise speed of Mach 1.7 that could slash the duration of a transcontinental flight by up to half.—
Edward Russell,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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Like most lifestyle trends, this aesthetic started in the fashion world, characterized by chunky knit sweaters, leather accessories, warm shades of brown, and other earthy colors.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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For generations, high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) have sought greater financial security, better tax structures and enhanced lifestyle opportunities.—
Dominic Jones,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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As the title of his new memoir — Actress of a Certain Age: My Twenty-Year Trail to Overnight Success — suggests, Jeff Hiller, 49, did not take the express bus to stardom.—
Lisa Tozzi,
Rolling Stone,
8 June 2025
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Regardless of distinctions between unifying the people and leading a nation, the imperial role is a stressful one. Before taking the throne, Naruhito penned a memoir about his longest time overseas.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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The Lethbridge man first won $500,000 on the Aug. 20, 2024, Lotto Max drawing, followed by $1 million wins on the LOTTO 6/49 game on Nov. 16, 2024, and May 3, 2025, the Herald and Daily Hive Vancouver reported.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Kim Ng, who became the first female GM in the history of major North American men’s pro team sports when the Miami Marlins hired her to run the team’s baseball operations in 2020, is taking on a new challenge: building softball’s version of the WNBA.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
6 June 2025
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That offensive stance has stood firm even as the stock market continues to be whipsawed by President Donald Trump’s tariff policies that change on a dime, while worries deepen about the vigor of the economy.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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Micro-breaks, even as short as a few minutes, significantly boost vigor and reduce fatigue, though longer breaks have a greater positive impact on performance.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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“Life.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/life. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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