1
as in biography
a history of a person's life
a renowned historian who has written lives of several early presidents
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as in person
a member of the human race
an appalling number of lives were lost in the war
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as in energy
active strength of body or mind
even though he's 86 years old, he still shows a lot of life
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as in lifestyle
the way people live at a particular time and place
frontier life must have been rugged, exciting, challenging, and more than a little dangerous
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Recent Examples of life
Netflix’s The Four Seasons follows six friends through a year of their lives — and that year, sadly, ended in tragedy.
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Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 4 May 2025
This week, the stories in The Lede are devoted to the lives that have been upended during the first hundred days of Donald Trump’s second term.
—Oliver Whang, New Yorker, 3 May 2025
What these leaders overlook is that strategy requires skilled, dedicated teams who can bring it to life.
—Jaclyn Pagnotta, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
But, some people can feel numb after achieving major goals in life.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
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Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 4 May 2025
This week, the stories in The Lede are devoted to the lives that have been upended during the first hundred days of Donald Trump’s second term.
—Oliver Whang, New Yorker, 3 May 2025
What these leaders overlook is that strategy requires skilled, dedicated teams who can bring it to life.
—Jaclyn Pagnotta, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
But, some people can feel numb after achieving major goals in life.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for life
Noun
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The wish is revealing—strange and sad, and haunting in ways the biography cannot quite accommodate.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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The Defense Department at one point temporarily removed training videos recognizing the Tuskegee Airmen and an online biography of Jackie Robinson.—
Michael Casey,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The former vice president, who lost to Trump in the November election, will give her most extensive public remarks since leaving office during the keynote at the San Francisco gala, according to a person familiar with the program.—
CNN.com,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
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Go to a person who has vetted out skincare and who is really interested in taking good care of you, not taking your money.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Combs’s full-bodied vocal is a natural for this type of commanding track, while Zimmerman cranks up the vocal energy to another level.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Alo Moves, Alo Yoga’s holistic wellness platform, has announced the launch of a new series designed to support the gut-brain connection aiming to help users reset for better digestion, energy and mood.—
Alexandra Pastore,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
Noun
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Your healthcare provider can work with you to develop a plan to achieve your health goals with the proper type of collagen product supplement, dosage, and treatment duration.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
2 May 2025
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Studies show that exercise alone, especially when performed for longer durations, can lead to significant weight loss and improvements in aerobic fitness and muscle tone.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2025
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Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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So until the implementation of a gold visa in the U.S., where are five popular opportunities globally for entrepreneurs to consider for business and lifestyle? 1.—
Paul Williams,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Tina Knowles is also on a nine-city tour for her memoir.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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One of them, John R. Bolton, wrote a memoir about his time working for the president that was deeply revealing, and embarrassing, to Mr. Trump.—
Maggie Haberman,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Noun
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In the third incident, a man was rushed to a hospital in critical condition, while a woman was nearly wounded by gunfire, police noted.—
Greg Wehner , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Lucas accidentally kills a man with whom he’s had a public beef and is sentenced to hang.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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The pop star has learned to prioritize her personal care with the same vigor that fueled her professional triumphs.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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Premature removal of the plant foliage reduces plant vigor and bulb size.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Life.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/life. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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