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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
The pool, hot tub, and firepit are all great daytime or post-sunset hangs, but the waterfall in the corner of the backyard offers a soundtrack that’ll send you far from the worries of daily life.
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Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2025
In addition to fans being able to experience the iconic show, Usher will also give insight into his life beyond the stage.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Find the little trans child that is ruining your life.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
However, evidence increasingly suggests that early in its life, Mars was a warm and wet planet much like our own.
—Jonathan O’Callaghan, JSTOR Daily, 10 Apr. 2025
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Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2025
In addition to fans being able to experience the iconic show, Usher will also give insight into his life beyond the stage.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Find the little trans child that is ruining your life.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
However, evidence increasingly suggests that early in its life, Mars was a warm and wet planet much like our own.
—Jonathan O’Callaghan, JSTOR Daily, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for life
Noun
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The wish is revealing—strange and sad, and haunting in ways the biography cannot quite accommodate.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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The Defense Department at one point temporarily removed training videos recognizing the Tuskegee Airmen and an online biography of Jackie Robinson.—
Michael Casey,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Police did not provide any information about the person who died.—
Mark Weinstein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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Ever since Donald Trump nominated Pete Hegseth to be secretary of defense, critics have called the former Fox News weekend host the most underqualified person to ever hold the position.—
John Ficarra,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2025
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Moscow regaining its status as Europe's top energy supplier would hurt American oil and gas producers, especially as the U.S. has made inroads as an LNG supplier there.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Early momentum swing Despite all the emotion and energy in the rink with Gabriel Landeskog’s stirring return to action after nearly three years away, Colorado started slowly.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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Your healthcare provider can work with you to develop a plan to achieve your health goals with the proper type of collagen product supplement, dosage, and treatment duration.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
2 May 2025
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Studies show that exercise alone, especially when performed for longer durations, can lead to significant weight loss and improvements in aerobic fitness and muscle tone.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2025
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So until the implementation of a gold visa in the U.S., where are five popular opportunities globally for entrepreneurs to consider for business and lifestyle? 1.—
Paul Williams,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Tina Knowles is also on a nine-city tour for her memoir.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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One of them, John R. Bolton, wrote a memoir about his time working for the president that was deeply revealing, and embarrassing, to Mr. Trump.—
Maggie Haberman,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Lucas accidentally kills a man with whom he’s had a public beef and is sentenced to hang.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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In the third incident, a man was rushed to a hospital in critical condition, while a woman was nearly wounded by gunfire, police noted.—
Greg Wehner , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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The pop star has learned to prioritize her personal care with the same vigor that fueled her professional triumphs.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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Premature removal of the plant foliage reduces plant vigor and bulb size.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Life.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/life. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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