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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
That experience really shaped my values and my life was completely changed.
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J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2025
The somber music should have been my first clue, but I was too wrapped up in the euphoria of Jane soon realizing that someone valued her life enough to save her from certain death.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 18 Jan. 2025
During an appearance on the On Purpose with Jay Shetty podcast in May 2023, Kim described herself as a hopeless romantic, and detailed wanting to share her life with someone special.
—Dayna Haffenden, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
Sera and Dustin Young welcomed a child a year ago — now their lives are transformed after Dustin received a terminal diagnosis
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Sera and Dustin Young were high school sweethearts, and not long ago, welcomed their first child together, son Tex.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2025
The somber music should have been my first clue, but I was too wrapped up in the euphoria of Jane soon realizing that someone valued her life enough to save her from certain death.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 18 Jan. 2025
During an appearance on the On Purpose with Jay Shetty podcast in May 2023, Kim described herself as a hopeless romantic, and detailed wanting to share her life with someone special.
—Dayna Haffenden, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
Sera and Dustin Young welcomed a child a year ago — now their lives are transformed after Dustin received a terminal diagnosis
Comments
Sera and Dustin Young were high school sweethearts, and not long ago, welcomed their first child together, son Tex.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for life
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Applicants must show proof of employment, a biography (or a resume or discography) and documentation of loss and destruction.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2025
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More than 35 children's books recount the polio epidemics of the mid-20th century, ranging from fiction to biographies of Dr. Jonas Salk (the discoverer of the polio vaccine) to nonfiction exploring the science and historical impact of the disease.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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Each booth has a mirror that is slightly tilted so that staff can observe the injection is taking place safely, without being too close to the person.—
Stephen Castle,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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To the average person, appreciating the elements that crowned Super Mario 64 a groundbreaking game back in 1996 requires at least some wandering around its world.—
Patricia Hernandez,
Rolling Stone,
10 Jan. 2025
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Then factor in your activity level (from sedentary to very active) to estimate your total daily energy expenditure (TDEE)—the calories needed to maintain your current weight.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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He is praised for his energy and leadership savvy and coached San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy for four years at Iowa State.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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Research suggests that creatine is ideal for high-intensity activities with a short duration, like weightlifting or sprinting.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, LD,
Health,
13 Jan. 2025
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What's Next The duration of the winter storm watches varies from state to state, so please check with the NWS.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
12 Jan. 2025
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Focus on healthy lifestyle modifications rather than sudden drops in body weight.3 Prognosis and Life Expectancy The prognosis for people with biliary colic is generally good with appropriate treatment.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
10 Jan. 2025
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Cheryl Robinson Brands Becoming Media Channels Savvy lifestyle brands are shifting from hiring creators to becoming creators themselves.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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That is a memoir by Kang Chol-hwan about the North Korean gulag.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
15 Jan. 2025
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The plan was to publish the pope's memoirs after his death, writes co-author Carlo Musso.—
Daniel Burke,
NPR,
14 Jan. 2025
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Here was an earnest man who wanted to protect the solemnity of the subject, fans felt.—
Doreen St. Félix,
The New Yorker,
13 Jan. 2025
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Neil Young, famously a man who wants to live and give, has offered his own form of a Letterboxd review for A Complete Unknown on his archives website.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2025
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None of this is news to the people who hold down the fort at the once-insanely-lucrative regional sports networks, a subset of the programming ecosystem that arguably has been clobbered with more frequency and vigor than any other element.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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And taken together, his books reflect the abounding curiosity and vigor that defined his approach to life.—
Rick Rojas,
New York Times,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Life.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/life. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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