as in living
a way of earning money in order to live
Many fishermen believe that the new regulations threaten their livelihoods.
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Recent Examples of livelihood
Fertilizer prices have skyrocketed by up to 40%, compromising livelihoods and food security.
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Carlos Alvarado Quesada, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2026
The outcome holds implications for the livelihoods of billions of people and the performance of companies big and small across the globe.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Exley's livelihood is also at the mercy of the weather.
—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Their livelihood wasn’t the only thing that was taken away by the fire, Hunter told the outlet that her family also lost several precious family mementos.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
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Carlos Alvarado Quesada, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2026
The outcome holds implications for the livelihoods of billions of people and the performance of companies big and small across the globe.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Exley's livelihood is also at the mercy of the weather.
—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Their livelihood wasn’t the only thing that was taken away by the fire, Hunter told the outlet that her family also lost several precious family mementos.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for livelihood
Noun
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Outside is a deck with a pool and day beds, connected by sliding doors to an open-plan living space.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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Thai workers have demanded that their government address the impact of fuel price increases on their cost-of-living crisis.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In addition to taming inflation, the Fed's dual mandate requires it to keep the labor market at full employment.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Revisit Toni Morrison’s 2017 essay on the myths and realities of employment.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In February of 2017, the British business magnate Richard Branson posted photos of Obama learning to kite surf off Branson’s private island, in the Caribbean.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Liz Leone, who has 52 apartments in Las Vegas and is part of the lawsuit, said the moratorium almost forced her out of business.—
Michael Casey,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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“Livelihood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/livelihood. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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