LIFEWORK Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

lifework

noun

Definition of lifework

as in work

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Recent Examples of lifework Spreading that message is Bigtree’s lifework. — Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026 Four years after Farmer’s death, Clinton reflects on preserving her mentor’s lifework in health care and remembers his tender tenacity. — Chelsea Clinton, Vanity Fair, 24 Feb. 2026 How an accident led to a career Pruitt came to his lifework literally by accident. — Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024 From a restricted viewing area not far away, Louise Prockter, a graceful scientist with sandy hair, glanced at a countdown clock and then back at the rocket, which carried her lifework. — David W. Brown, The New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2024

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Noun

For models such as DeepSeek and its distilled versions, the engineer estimated that two or three developers could complete the transition with roughly an additional month of work.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026
Many health workers have gone on strike to protest not being paid for their work since the outbreak was declared.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of work

Noun

That vocation would ultimately be bookselling, with a specialization in travel books.

— Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
The Kennedy assassination all at once gave Martin a vocation and a network of pen pals and phone buddies; her monomania also provided her kids with an opportunity for experiential learning in a pre-digital era.

— Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of vocation

Noun

The Supreme Court has also recognized the historic exception for children born to enemy forces during hostile occupation.

— Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
The small gains made by Afghan women during the United States’ 20-year occupation were about to end.

— Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of occupation

Noun

Her lawsuit made a number of claims of adverse employment actions.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2026
Alaska generally allows legislative ethics complaints involving conduct within the previous five years, while Oregon gives workers five years to file certain employment-discrimination complaints.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of employment

Noun

Due to the rising cost of living, many workers are now only able to afford their living expenses for around eight days in each month, according to Faramarz Toufighi, a Labor activist cited in the ILNA report.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Customers must find separate policies to cover the possessions inside their homes or pay for additional living expenses elsewhere.

— Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of living

Noun

From long-duration missions aboard the International Space Station to helping prepare the Artemis generation, his contributions have helped position NASA for what comes next.

— Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
On January 29, 2025, 67 people died when an Army Black Hawk helicopter on a training mission and American Airlines regional jet landing at the airport collided over the Potomac River.

— Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of mission

Noun

As Democrats and Republicans point the finger of blame at each other, even resorting to childish name calling, Americans are put in the uncomfortable position of trying to figure out who’s being truthful and who is lying.

— Mike Patton, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Strawberry Milk Tiny cartons filled with bubblegum pink strawberry milk will forever be a calling card for school lunches.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026

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