as in cultures
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 lifestyles
Sedentary lifestyles feel normalized.
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John Samuels, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Homeowners have been attending recent Village Board sessions questioning the burden the data center campus may have on residents, current lifestyles and the rapid pace of the development.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
South End and Uptown cater to walkable, urban lifestyles.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Nick Wooster, adding that active lifestyles and an interest in fashion tend to go hand in hand.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
In the future, functional and transparent nutrition will only continue to grow in popularity, and protein powder will undoubtedly remain a staple in health-conscious lifestyles.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 8 May 2026
From a structured health retreat in the Australian rainforest to a discreet TriBeCa hideaway, A-listers have moved into hospitality in a meaningful way, building (and buying) properties that reflect their own travel preferences and lifestyles.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Spring served as a seasonal backdrop for themes of renewal and fresh beginnings, a reminder that personal care routines can evolve alongside changing lifestyles.
—Footwear News, 7 May 2026
People here still live traditional lifestyles.
—NPR, 7 May 2026
John Samuels, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Homeowners have been attending recent Village Board sessions questioning the burden the data center campus may have on residents, current lifestyles and the rapid pace of the development.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
South End and Uptown cater to walkable, urban lifestyles.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Nick Wooster, adding that active lifestyles and an interest in fashion tend to go hand in hand.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
In the future, functional and transparent nutrition will only continue to grow in popularity, and protein powder will undoubtedly remain a staple in health-conscious lifestyles.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 8 May 2026
From a structured health retreat in the Australian rainforest to a discreet TriBeCa hideaway, A-listers have moved into hospitality in a meaningful way, building (and buying) properties that reflect their own travel preferences and lifestyles.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Spring served as a seasonal backdrop for themes of renewal and fresh beginnings, a reminder that personal care routines can evolve alongside changing lifestyles.
—Footwear News, 7 May 2026
People here still live traditional lifestyles.
—NPR, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifestyles
Noun
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Many cultures around the world have long thought of nonhuman animals as having something like consciousness; some even presume plants have it, too.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
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Even within our company, there was such a rich mix of cultures—New Zealanders, Japanese, Brazilians, Americans, and Australians.—
Zama Magudulela,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The harshness or relentlessness of weather can turn friends to lovers, can cause others to lose their minds, can provoke travel across continents, can cancel plans, can reroute rivers, can flood civilizations, can incite both panic and delight, can wash away a life’s work, can set fire to forests.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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There are ancient civilizations that have achieved extremely sophisticated engineering.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
Noun
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And if societies don't have the will to defend themselves, they'll be overtaken by the Barbarians.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 May 2026
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School groups and paranormal activity societies have also toured the space in the past, Fulmer said, with one group of Fort Osage students even using the mansion to film a video project.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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“Lifestyles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifestyles. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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