as in cultures
the way people live at a particular time and place
retirees enjoying a more casual, stress-free lifestyle
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Recent Examples of lifestyles
The values are different now, the lifestyles, the accepted vulgarity, the manners, the view of what’s patriotic and what’s not, the concept of service.
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Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Foundation, a charitable group founded by the Curry family focused on childhood literacy, nutrition and active lifestyles.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
In the comments, Ivey argued with fans using Bible verses and accused several of being sinners for their beliefs and lifestyles.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The offering is the latest splashy option in the fast-expanding world of premium credit cards that are branded not as simple payment tools, but as lifestyles.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
During the last peak in oil prices in 2022, Fulton said, some of that sticker shock was offset by the fact that more freight was on the road because consumers were buying more goods to accommodate new stay-at-home lifestyles set in motion by the coronavirus pandemic.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
As backyard lifestyles grow more popular and homeowners look for smarter home technologies, expectations around pool care are changing.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
Wage premiums for expat bankers narrowed as glamourous lifestyles, tax-free salaries, and decent education made the region seem less like a hardship posting and more like a career-boosting financial playground.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The latest rankings show a mix of longtime favorites holding steady and a few smaller breeds continuing to rise as lifestyles and trends shift.
—Kendall Malinchock, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Foundation, a charitable group founded by the Curry family focused on childhood literacy, nutrition and active lifestyles.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
In the comments, Ivey argued with fans using Bible verses and accused several of being sinners for their beliefs and lifestyles.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The offering is the latest splashy option in the fast-expanding world of premium credit cards that are branded not as simple payment tools, but as lifestyles.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
During the last peak in oil prices in 2022, Fulton said, some of that sticker shock was offset by the fact that more freight was on the road because consumers were buying more goods to accommodate new stay-at-home lifestyles set in motion by the coronavirus pandemic.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
As backyard lifestyles grow more popular and homeowners look for smarter home technologies, expectations around pool care are changing.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
Wage premiums for expat bankers narrowed as glamourous lifestyles, tax-free salaries, and decent education made the region seem less like a hardship posting and more like a career-boosting financial playground.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The latest rankings show a mix of longtime favorites holding steady and a few smaller breeds continuing to rise as lifestyles and trends shift.
—Kendall Malinchock, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifestyles
Noun
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Across most cultures and cuisines, bread remains a daily staple.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The collective does work based on indigenous cultures using diverse theatrical techniques including puppetry and tech design.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This innovation quickly spread to neighboring civilizations, embedding itself in the culinary practices of ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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But the real key here is that, for thousands of years the civilizations have fought over those strategic choke points.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Understanding where innovation is accelerating, and how these breakthroughs will diffuse across economies and societies, will define the next chapter of global technological leadership.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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What would be stupid is mandating the creation of a permanent underclass, driving the resentment and parallel societies that plagued Germany — and doing so in defiance of the Constitution.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Lifestyles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifestyles. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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