from life
idiom
of a painting, drawing, etc.
: from looking at an actual person, object, etc.
drawings done from life rather than from photographs
Examples of from life in a Sentence
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There’s no intimate exchange about what the characters want from life or America, just an exhibition of superficial differences — racial identity above all else, with economic class as the common denominator, the only other thing that matters.
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Armond White, National Review, 10 Apr. 2024
An escape from life’s realities Cute is also touted as a response to life’s complexities.
—Zara Khan, CNN, 14 Feb. 2024
As their early 20s give way to their 30s and beyond, golden boy Dex discovers that money, charm and good looks can only protect him so long from life’s disappointments and tragedies.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Feb. 2024
Plan a day of self-care for her: Your friend may need an escape from life’s pressures or ups and downs.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 5 Feb. 2024
Spending undisturbed time immersed in nature is a Japanese mindfulness practice called forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, that can help people slow down and recuperate from life's stressors.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2024
But on March 26 at 11 a.m., Maisie was removed from life support.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
To take food off the table is to remove an element of joy from life.
—Lisa Shah, STAT, 28 Mar. 2024
An undated video on its now-defunct website talked up the fact that seniors come with money from life insurance proceeds from spouses and the sales of their homes.
—Sahana Jayaraman, The Arizona Republic, 21 Mar. 2024
Armond White, National Review, 10 Apr. 2024
An escape from life’s realities Cute is also touted as a response to life’s complexities.
—Zara Khan, CNN, 14 Feb. 2024
As their early 20s give way to their 30s and beyond, golden boy Dex discovers that money, charm and good looks can only protect him so long from life’s disappointments and tragedies.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Feb. 2024
Plan a day of self-care for her: Your friend may need an escape from life’s pressures or ups and downs.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 5 Feb. 2024
Spending undisturbed time immersed in nature is a Japanese mindfulness practice called forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, that can help people slow down and recuperate from life's stressors.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2024
But on March 26 at 11 a.m., Maisie was removed from life support.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
To take food off the table is to remove an element of joy from life.
—Lisa Shah, STAT, 28 Mar. 2024
An undated video on its now-defunct website talked up the fact that seniors come with money from life insurance proceeds from spouses and the sales of their homes.
—Sahana Jayaraman, The Arizona Republic, 21 Mar. 2024
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“From life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/from%20life. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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