lifework

noun

Definition of lifeworknext
as in work

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Recent Examples of lifework Love ’em or not, Gloria Steinem and Dolly Parton brought undeniable talent, commitment, and joy to their lifework. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifework
  1. work
  2. vocation
  3. profession
  4. occupation
  5. employment
  6. living
  7. mission
  8. calling
Noun
  • The idea that stricter work-search requirements will lead to faster re-employment simply doesn't match the reality of modern hiring.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Eight quarterbacks in the final rankings of 2025 are currently on the bench or looking for work, so the quality diluted as injuries mounted.
    — Jeff Howe, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of work
Noun
  • As fans of the original Dragon's Dogma know, that title featured six skills per vocation (your character's fighting class).
    — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
  • That vocation would ultimately be bookselling, with a specialization in travel books.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of vocation
Noun
  • This is absolutely the best thing that could ever happen this season to my profession.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Cho herself prepared by consulting the late master of the form, Frederick Wiseman, who was unabashed about the tension between documentary filmaking’s often radical politics and the privilege required to turn it into a profession.
    — Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of profession
Noun
  • Among individual occupations, nurse practitioners will see a 41% surge in employment, while medical and health services managers will jump 24%.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Despite revolution, invasion, war, and occupation, the artifact somehow survived the most tumultuous decades of French history.
    — Mark Rice-Oxley, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of occupation
Noun
  • Under Right to Work, employees cannot be forced to join a union or pay union dues as a condition of employment.
    — Mark Mix, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026
  • By any account, the description overstates Lukas’ employment status.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of employment
Noun
  • All across Arkansas, workers in health care, logistics, manufacturing, and education are organizing to confront rising living costs and demand fair compensation.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
  • This shimmering, sonorous work, from one of our greatest living directors, moves through the peculiar landscapes of human interaction with certainty, eccentricity and grace, alighting on a generous if rueful conclusion.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of living
Noun
  • Shore leave spending boosts the local economy, and mission duties often include community outreach in and around the city, about 60 miles southeast of Bangkok.
    — Grant Peck, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Sustainability is at the core of Mertz’s restaurant’s mission.
    — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of mission
Noun
  • The play-calling gave Simmons easy throws that showed how well his timing is with his receivers.
    — PJ Green September 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026
  • For emergencies, the device supports one-touch SOS and 911 calling.
    — Jon Stojan, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of calling

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“Lifework.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifework. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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