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the way people live at a particular time and place
retirees enjoying a more casual, stress-free lifestyle
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Recent Examples of lifestyle
Over the past several decades, Americans’ tastes have shifted and broadened with a growing awareness of wine, as well as a more health-conscious lifestyle.
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Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Rather than simply representing properties, Métier Maison curates narratives—bringing together architecture, lifestyle, culture, and community to position homes within a broader, aspirational context.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
One emerging theory is that inflammation associated with lifestyle factors may drive Alzheimer’s disease, and there is a growing body of research suggesting a link between inflammation elsewhere in the body and cognitive decline.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026
However, about a third of the employers that covered the drugs required workers to try diet or lifestyle programs first — up from just 10% a year earlier.
—Jessica Herzberg, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
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Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Rather than simply representing properties, Métier Maison curates narratives—bringing together architecture, lifestyle, culture, and community to position homes within a broader, aspirational context.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
One emerging theory is that inflammation associated with lifestyle factors may drive Alzheimer’s disease, and there is a growing body of research suggesting a link between inflammation elsewhere in the body and cognitive decline.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026
However, about a third of the employers that covered the drugs required workers to try diet or lifestyle programs first — up from just 10% a year earlier.
—Jessica Herzberg, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifestyle
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John Tortorella was hired as head coach in June 2022, helped establish a culture, had the young Flyers overachieving and then wore out his welcome — such is life as an NHL head coach and especially one named John Tortorella.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Consider the island vibes and shakerato riffs of Wonderift Coffee in Ahwatukee, while on Grand Avenue, Malegría Cafe blends Salvadorian horchata lattes, reflecting how local coffee culture is embracing Latin influences.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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This comes after last week's post of his evil tirade on Easter and then threatening to kill an entire civilization.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The administration’s vocal accusations that allies have moved away from commitments to democracy, free speech, and other values that undergird Western civilization, particularly noted in Vice President JD Vance’s speech at the 2025 Munich Security Conference, further deteriorated the relationship.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Apr. 2026
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Hitching is particularly good at connecting you to those living at the margins of society — the kinds of people many of us don’t encounter often through normal channels and the media.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
14 Apr. 2026
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The government estimates that half a million people living in the shadows of Spanish society could be eligible to apply; analysts say the number is likely higher.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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If convicted as charged, Cruz faces up to life in state prison.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Levin, typically springy, glowered as Wolf told them about how the shutdown had devastated her life.—
Paula Mejía,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Lifestyle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifestyle. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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