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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 person
a member of the human race
an appalling number of lives were lost in the war
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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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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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Recent Examples of life
Moving at a relaxed pace, the journey pairs regionally inspired cuisine with onboard storytelling that brings the landscapes outside the windows to life.
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Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
At the time of the milestone, Pompeo reflected on the longevity of the hit series and its impact on her life and career.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Predicting accidents rather than just responding to them could save thousands of lives.
—Andrew Rogers, Washington Post, 14 May 2026
On the last night of Janet Walsh's life, that stranger knocked on a neighbor's door.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 14 May 2026
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Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
At the time of the milestone, Pompeo reflected on the longevity of the hit series and its impact on her life and career.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Predicting accidents rather than just responding to them could save thousands of lives.
—Andrew Rogers, Washington Post, 14 May 2026
On the last night of Janet Walsh's life, that stranger knocked on a neighbor's door.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for life
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Fuel shortages mean transporting goods is more expensive, so prices for energy, food, medicine and other basic items have also risen as supplies begin to dwindle.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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For cocktails and nightlife, hit TopGolf or Nola’s for live music then end the night strong with a table at HQ nightclub where resident and guest DJs keep the dance floor bumping and bottle servers keep the bubbly and energy flowing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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At least one person was killed by a gunman at the Islamic Center of San Diego today, the Council on American-Islamic Relations said in a statement.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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Clark attended an elementary and a middle school in person at the district, but following the pandemic his family enrolled him online schooling full time, Canning said.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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The technology could also support missions to Neptune and Triton, long-duration probes studying outer planet moons, and future Kuiper Belt explorers traveling farther than New Horizons.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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There were some limitations of the study, the researchers noted, including the small sample size and short duration.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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She is known for her lifestyle content, as well as her Gals on the Go podcast, which focuses on her and Carolan's lives as 20-somethings living in New York, career advice and more.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Based at 1411 Broadway in Manhattan, NYC Alliance has broad ambitions to continue pursuing M&A opportunities across the contemporary and lifestyle apparel space.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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The first and third items in this indictment are indisputable; the second is a complicated and qualified matter; and the last two are libels, still part of popular legend no matter how often disproved by serious biography.—
Thomas Mallon,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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While Italian producers initially pitched him the Colm Tóibín fictional biography of Thomas Mann, the filmmaker rejected making a biopic.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
18 May 2026
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Nina, Karen and Caroline started appearing in my daydreams, full of vigor and life lessons.—
Jennifer Acker,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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Although not invasive, irises do need to be divided every few years to maintain vigor.—
Jamie McIntosh,
The Spruce,
5 May 2026
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Here was a man who had conquered eight halls of fame, had traveled the world many times over, and nothing compared to his home.—
Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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And with the loss, the Dodgers (29-19) fell half a game back of the Padres (29-18), after squandering two separate opportunities with speedy Hyeseong Kim standing on third base with two out, and stranding men on first and second in the ninth.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Researchers then divided participants into three categories of cardiorespiratory fitness—low, medium, and high—and compared these levels with both lifespan and the development of 11 chronic conditions, including heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, and cancer.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
13 May 2026
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Cooler temperatures can help blooms linger longer, while heavy rain, strong wind, or sudden heat can shorten their lifespan considerably.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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“Life.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/life. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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