LIVINGS Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

livings

noun

plural of living

as in enterprises

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Noun

Trump to get access to that colossal wealth and Musk to avoid government investigations into his enterprises and to maintain access to the federal piggybank and untold troves of data.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026
Under Mitchell, Pecora showed, the nation’s largest bank had become an impeccably groomed racketeering enterprise, dressing up crooked enterprises as gilt-edged to sell their bonds and stocks to unsuspecting buyers.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of enterprises

Noun

The unrelenting dryness has brought hardship upon cattle ranchers, who say their livelihoods increasingly are under threat.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
At the conference in Mongolia, nomadic representatives sought ideas as well as funding to help protect their livelihoods.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of livelihoods

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
Alongside the latest projections, the agency released a database that categorized occupations based on their theoretical and observed exposure to AI.

— Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of occupations

Noun

Businesspeople have visited schools to help students explore other routes, including community college and vocations such as HVAC technicians.

— Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2026
The article suggests that true mastery comes not from avoiding mistakes, but from operating at the edge of one's capacity, much like in demanding vocations such as sports or diving.

— Ulrik Juul Christensen, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Definition of vocations

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Other people who have these kinds of professions can challenge themselves by not relying on navigation devices, and their brains will likely benefit from it, Wood says.

— Renée Onque, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Looking at passing citizens reveals flavor text about their professions and backgrounds.

— Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of professions

Noun

Technical background, including experience with AI security building and risks, has become nonnegotiable for businesses, said JC Christian, president at boutique executive recruiting firm Christian & Timbers.

— Samantha Subin, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
Most businesses, government agencies and medical practices have secure portals for online payments.

— Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of businesses

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Venezia Spotlight is the festival’s competitive section dedicated to works that showcase emerging trends and demonstrate creative originality and innovation.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
Among the more than 40 films in Telluride’s main program are new works from major directors such as Martin McDonagh, Werner Herzog, Mike Leigh, Danny Boyle and Paweł Pawlikowski.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of works

Noun

Unlike in fields where avocations have to replace callings, academic retirees go on to pen as many articles and books as decline permits.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
Before God, Puritan preachers taught, all human callings, all useful work, is equal.

— Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026

Definition of callings

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