lifeworks

noun

plural of lifework
as in works

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  1. works
  2. occupations
  3. games
  4. trades
  5. professions
Noun
  • Such Chinese characters were inscribed or stamped on most of the hundreds of thousands of works made during the Chinese monarch’s rule in the 18th century.
    — Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, has announced a raft of new acquisitions, including works by artists entering the collection for the first time.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of works
Noun
  • The department’s list of qualified occupations includes many roles.
    — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Workers in outdoor occupations, including construction, manufacturing and agriculture, are particularly at risk, Porter said.
    — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of occupations
Noun
  • Sir Bobby Charlton’s 758-games appearance record for Manchester United was long considered insurmountable.
    — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Arike Ogunbowale added 17 while Alanna Smith had 13 and five rebounds for the Wings, who lost for the fifth time in six games.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of games
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  • The president of the new campus is Tamekia Morris, a passionate advocate for getting more women into skilled trades.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Coherent trades at around 35 times forward earnings, per FactSet, while Lumentum has a multiple of 42.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of trades
Noun
  • In engineering, computer science, medicine and related professions, an experienced practitioner can frequently earn far more in industry than a university is prepared to pay.
    — Francisco Ruiz, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Real-world experience in professions may be a quality that AI is incapable of replicating, a new study suggests.
    — Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
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