way of life

phrase

1
: the habits, customs, and beliefs of a particular person or group of people
Unhampered development is threatening these farmers' way of life.
2
: an important activity, job, etc., that affects all parts of someone's life
For me, tennis is not just a sport, it's a way of life.

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The art of assemblage, a cobbling together of things with glue, glitter, and grit, became a way of life. — Leslie Camhi, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026 In the centuries since, concrete has come to reshape our way of life, with disastrous results for the climate. — Sara Herschander, Vox, 15 Oct. 2026 And maybe trips like this can help the nomad way of life survive. — Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026 Hostessing as a way of life Crawford loved hosting and was known for dressing elegantly to welcome guests at decadent dinner parties. — Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for way of life

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“Way of life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/way%20of%20life. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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