as in work
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of lifework
That Miyazaki’s lifework is now grist for the generative-A.I. mill might be not only an insult but a copyright infringement.
—
Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2025
Among the influencers in those meetings was Arturo Schomburg, a Puerto Rican historian of African descent who, as a young child, often wondered about the lack of African history taught in his classrooms, an interest that formed the cornerstone of his lifework of research and preservation.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2025
Plus: Big Tech’s swearing in Amanda Petrusich remembers Garth Hudson
An origami master who lost his lifework in the L.A. fires
What if the Attention Crisis Is All a Distraction?
—Erin Neil, The New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2025
Young artists want to reclaim their vision READ PART 2:Native art, Native artists: Breaking down the 'wall': Indigenous art masters inspired to rebel against gatekeepers
How an accident led to a career
Pruitt came to his lifework literally by accident.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
How an accident led to a career Pruitt came to his lifework literally by accident.
—Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024
Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2025
Among the influencers in those meetings was Arturo Schomburg, a Puerto Rican historian of African descent who, as a young child, often wondered about the lack of African history taught in his classrooms, an interest that formed the cornerstone of his lifework of research and preservation.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2025
Plus: Big Tech’s swearing in Amanda Petrusich remembers Garth Hudson
An origami master who lost his lifework in the L.A. fires
What if the Attention Crisis Is All a Distraction?
—Erin Neil, The New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2025
Young artists want to reclaim their vision READ PART 2:Native art, Native artists: Breaking down the 'wall': Indigenous art masters inspired to rebel against gatekeepers
How an accident led to a career
Pruitt came to his lifework literally by accident.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
How an accident led to a career Pruitt came to his lifework literally by accident.
—Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifework
Noun
-
Her 2002 work depicts two women (herself and her now-wife) embracing on a bed.—
Mandalit del Barco,
NPR,
24 Aug. 2025
-
But the students’ work also generated acclaim from community members who praised their ingenuity and courage in holding the foundation accountable in the face of backlash from school administration.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
If being a good writer means living in such a way that the material generates itself, then Paul’s life and vocation are both in need of an overhaul.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
29 Aug. 2025
-
Ingelsby hails from a long line of priests, with his uncle leaving his vocation after 30 years, while another two great-uncles served as priests, too.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
According to a news release, the annual award honors and recognizes teachers who exemplify excellence in their profession as well as those who leave a lasting positive impact on their students.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
-
His jubilation that a serial killer might be loose in town is a familiar, and perhaps accurate, journalistic trope—bad for the world; good for the media—but not one that reflects well on the profession.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The deduction is available to taxpayers who receive qualified tips in occupations listed as customarily and regularly receiving tips on or before December 31, 2024.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
-
The speech marked the foundation of an independent Vietnam after nearly a century of French colonial rule and a brief Japanese occupation during World War II, but the French did not recognise the new country and fought a decade-long war, which ended with their defeat in 1954.—
Phuong Nguyen,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Students can obtain a degree that leads to employment while also not spending a huge chunk of money, which is often not the case with a four-year degree.—
Bebe Hodges,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
-
Some investors warn that while inflation data appears to have cleared the way for rate cuts, employment data could still surprise.—
,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Many of the class were working part-time jobs, and their SSDI benefits didn't fully cover their living expenses.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
-
Cost of living is frequently cited as a top financial concern among young people.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
More than 50 years ago, Migrant Legal Aid (MLA) began showing up in places like these, often unseen and uninvited, to defend the dignity, health and livelihood of farmworkers.—
David Rodriguez Muñoz,
Freep.com,
7 Sep. 2025
-
Companies protect workers’ livelihoods by guaranteeing employment and covering training costs, showing that their adaptability and human judgment are valuable assets.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The vehicle must prove its yet untested in-orbit refueling capability and land at least one uncrewed mission on the moon before NASA's 2027 target for Artemis 3.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
-
However, as the need to help animals without loving homes became increasingly apparent, the team's mission shifted towards establishing a nonprofit that would provide shelter, medical care, and love to animals who need it most.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Lifework.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifework. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share