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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
Other past lives included stints as the Nova-Park Gotham Hotel and Hotel Maxim’s de Paris—understandable, given the inarguable Beaux-Arts opulence to the Landmark building, with its limestone carvings, copper cornices, and Doric columns.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Each item tucked away tells a story, offering a tangible glimpse into the life and memories of the previous owner.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
In a statement on Tuesday, Bryan Fair, interim president and CEO of SPLC, said information shared with the FBI has saved lives.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Home, family and your personal life can transform through one meaningful decision or conversation.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Each item tucked away tells a story, offering a tangible glimpse into the life and memories of the previous owner.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
In a statement on Tuesday, Bryan Fair, interim president and CEO of SPLC, said information shared with the FBI has saved lives.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Home, family and your personal life can transform through one meaningful decision or conversation.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for life
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Renewable energy Iggo is also keen on renewable energy, citing a recovery in stocks this year, driven by the massive demand for electricity coming from the AI trade, as well as the conflict in the Middle East.—
Michael Considine,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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As the Moon in Scorpio trines Jupiter from your 2nd House of Resources, confidence builds around what’s actually worth your time, energy, and attention.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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The document offers the most detailed account yet of the missing person’s investigation that culminated on Friday with the discovery of Limon’s body in a set of black trash bags discarded along the Howard Frankland Bridge.—
Dan Sullivan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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Murmurs of possible tactics abound—including more talk within the administration of the DPA after Anthropic’s Mythos announcement, one person with knowledge of such discussions told us.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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The adjustments do address the lift and coast concerns raised and encourage flat-out racing, and the maximum duration of superclipping has been impacted.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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The city is also hosting a FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill for the entire duration of the World Cup.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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That dry January turned into a dry February, which turned into a dry March, which turned into a sober lifestyle.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Staff in bespoke denim uniforms by Japanese lifestyle brand Onitsuka Tiger welcome guests to Soho House Tokyo at a discreet side entrance on the ground floor of 38-story Omotesando Grid Tower.—
Terry Ward,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Rodríguez’s family moved to New York City in 1953, a SABR biography noted.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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Each tote included a hangtag with an artist biography and photo.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2026
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During all winters, conifers need occasional watering when the ground is not frozen to maintain plant vigor and to keep their needles intact.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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Divide spring-blooming bulbs to restore vigor, prevent overcrowding, and increase flowering.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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The two men were too far away to be heard by reporters, and television cameras did not pick up the audio.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Despite his team’s steady slide in the standings, Flagg kept making history a year after leading Duke to the Final Four as just the fourth freshman to be named AP men’s basketball player of the year.—
Schuyler Dixon,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Falcon Heavy may have a limited lifespan in the coming years as SpaceX continues to develop the new Starship and Super Heavy rocket, which would take over the heavy-lift responsibilities for Falcon Heavy.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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But recent studies in yeast, flies and mice showed that relatively low doses of the drug often increase the creatures’ lifespans, prompting many longevity enthusiasts to start using it off-label to extend their lifespans.—
Gretchen Reynolds,
Washington Post,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Life.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/life. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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