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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 person
a member of the human race
an appalling number of lives were lost in the war
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as in duration
the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress
the Egyptian civilization had an extremely long 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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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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Recent Examples of life
Shadolla Peterson pleaded guilty to being an accessory after the fact and received a six-year probationary sentence, while Pike's then-boyfriend Tadaryl Shipp was convicted of first-degree murder and was sentenced to life.
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Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
The headphones will use the microphones to block out sound and will still use battery life to do so.
—Jackie Cucco, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2025
My mother sacrificed her life and dreams to provide for me and my younger sister, Keisha.
—Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Investigators say Smerer reportedly tried to take his own life after the shootings, WPHM reported.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
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Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
The headphones will use the microphones to block out sound and will still use battery life to do so.
—Jackie Cucco, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2025
My mother sacrificed her life and dreams to provide for me and my younger sister, Keisha.
—Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Investigators say Smerer reportedly tried to take his own life after the shootings, WPHM reported.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for life
Noun
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His big, bright smile, infectious energy and eternal positivity created a presence that continually uplifted others.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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But sure enough, the artist born Frederick John Philip Gibson enlisted Amy Taylor and company for his drum n’ bass-inflected latest single, harnessing the group’s energy and then exploding it with Gesaffelstein-like sirens and typically all-over-the-place vocal triggers.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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This level of caring and personal openness—owning mistakes is part of being present as a whole person—filters into the business culture.—
Adam Gale,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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For me, that person was Ursula Burns.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
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The spacecraft can reach speeds above Mach 20, maintain extreme conditions for longer durations, and sustain heavy g-forces.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Oct. 2025
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The shorter duration of these cruises does mean destinations are more limited than what’s offered for longer cruises.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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HomeGoods Featured Finder, lifestyle content creator, and fall enthusiast Steffy Degreff, shares all her favorite tips for easily incorporating all of autumn’s comforts into your home’s decor.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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The future king is taking the step forward into a lifestyle streaming show after appearing on Eugene Levy’s AppleTV+ show.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
4 Oct. 2025
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One of the essential sources for my new novel was Julia Fox’s brilliant biography of Jane Boleyn.—
Phillipa Gregory,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Morris had a television program that aired in over 190 countries, and his radio program aired in more than 6,800 cities, according to his biography on the Gateway Church website.—
Nolan Clay,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Mulch may help rebuild topsoil and enhance water infiltration, potentially boosting plant vigor.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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It will be measured in the vigor of his curiosity, the depth of his attention, and the audacity of his explorations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Oct. 2025
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Cam lay on the floor with his eyes shut in concentration as a man wearing a floral neckerchief tied around his forehead, Rambo-style, attempted to rip Cam’s foot off his body.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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The two men pleaded not guilty and the judge set bail at $500 for Bowers and $1,000 for Cantwell, and both were seen fist-bumping after learning the bail amount, CBS News reported.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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There is a need for investment in autism services across the lifespan, ranging from adequate support in schools to job training for autistic adults.—
Dr. Sunny Patel,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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Keeping Dahlias Alive When cut, the lifespan of your dahlias can vary significantly—the secret is to purchase them as fresh as possible.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Life.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/life. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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