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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 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
Other past lives included stints as the Nova-Park Gotham Hotel and Hotel Maxim’s de Paris—understandable, given the inarguable Beaux-Arts opulence to the Landmark building, with its limestone carvings, copper cornices, and Doric columns.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Each item tucked away tells a story, offering a tangible glimpse into the life and memories of the previous owner.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
In a statement on Tuesday, Bryan Fair, interim president and CEO of SPLC, said information shared with the FBI has saved lives.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Home, family and your personal life can transform through one meaningful decision or conversation.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Each item tucked away tells a story, offering a tangible glimpse into the life and memories of the previous owner.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
In a statement on Tuesday, Bryan Fair, interim president and CEO of SPLC, said information shared with the FBI has saved lives.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Home, family and your personal life can transform through one meaningful decision or conversation.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for life
Noun
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The Sun came into the second half with a burst of energy sparked by back-to-back buckets from Miller.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Osvald Søe, 20, Wilson Eisner, 24, and Kieran Sargeant, 22, have all contributed to a developmental foundation that gives Varas’ club energy, athleticism, upside, and, at times, understandable volatility.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
Noun
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There was evidence of mice where all three of the deceased had worked, and one person had numerous mice in their home, according to the public health office for Mono County, home to Mammoth Lakes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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The person asked not to be named because they’re not authorized to speak publicly about the matter.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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The juxtapositions of text and image, which strongly suggest the widening distance between mother and daughter, build in emotional and intellectual power over the film’s ninety-minute duration.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Software driven by those governing equations could then virtually fast-forward the volcano toward its most probable eruption date, while also describing the likeliest eruption style and duration.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 May 2026
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Throughout the evening, discussions focused on how accessible technology is helping more people explore solutions that fit their lifestyles.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Huckeba recalled a recent patient struggling to process the lifestyle changes and emotional toll of a new Type 1 diabetes diagnosis.—
Nancy Badertscher,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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But a new biography by King scholar Lerone Martin proves there’s more to the story.—
Suzanne Van Atten,
AJC.com,
3 May 2026
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In his biography of Fuller, Nevala-Lee reconstructed the crash from contemporary newspaper accounts, official records, and Fuller’s own contemporaneous notes.—
Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
29 Apr. 2026
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Although not invasive, irises do need to be divided every few years to maintain vigor.—
Jamie McIntosh,
The Spruce,
5 May 2026
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Staging new works or expanding into a new venue can bring a fresh view of a performing arts company and, with this, a confirmation of continuing vigor.—
Guillermo Perez,
Miami Herald,
5 May 2026
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Two police officers talked a man off the top of the Gold Star Bridge security barrier during a mental health crisis on Sunday.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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Initially men’s Levi’s jeans and record tapes were the only items for sale.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Reduced soot buildup could help reusable launch providers lower maintenance demands and improve engine lifespan between launches.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
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Throughout its lifespan, the station has served as a test bed for scientific research in microgravity and has in years past opened itself up to private commercial missions.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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“Life.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/life. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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