life

noun

ˈlīf How to pronounce life (audio)
Definition of lifenext
1
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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2
as in person
a member of the human race an appalling number of lives were lost in the war

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3
as in duration
the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress the Egyptian civilization had an extremely long life

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4
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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5
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 The department said officers found a male victim and started life-saving measures until Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue arrived. — Matthew Ablon, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026 Cartoonists on Dolly Parton's life and legacy Join 350,000+ subscribers and keep yourself informed with a selection of The Week’s most interesting, enlightening and entertaining stories - plus daily puzzles. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 29 Aug. 2026 His next move may have ultimately saved his life, or at the very least, his arm. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026 The American Dream Still Resonates That dream of achieving a better life still resonates with much of the country, particularly immigrants. — True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for life
Recent Examples of Synonyms for life
  1. energy
  2. person
  3. duration
  4. lifestyle
  5. biography
  6. vigor
  7. man
  8. lifespan
Noun
  • The voyage produced a 24 percent reduction in fuel consumption, according to measurements released by the maritime energy company.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
  • India's quarterly economic growth has exceeded expectations several times over the past year, defying a bleak global trade environment, high energy prices and geopolitical uncertainties.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of energy
Noun
  • Its movements and squeaks change in response to the person interacting with it, giving caregivers another way to reduce distress and encourage engagement.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Dramatic video showed the rescue of one such person as authorities from Nepal worked to drag the man out of the mud deluge.
    — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of person
Noun
  • Announced on September 1, the approval covers propulsion systems designed to support long-duration missions with limited human intervention.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Check the basket capacity, expected flight duration, cancellation and refund policy, and whether the operator will rebook you if weather intervenes.
    — Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of duration
Noun
  • Tom Brady’s 23-season NFL career includes seven Super Bowl titles, three MVP awards, numerous endorsements with lifestyle brands like Ugg, and the distinction as the greatest player ever.
    — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Beaded beauties Shells and semiprecious stones find life as statement necklaces and bangles at Hues of Hills, available at lifestyle boutique Vayu - Design for Living in New Delhi.
    — Sohini Dey, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of lifestyle
Noun
  • The facts of his biography, no matter how outrageous, could not possibly explain the sheer derangement of his output.
    — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Over time, those deeply personal references have transcended biography to become one of luxury’s most visible languages.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of biography
Noun
  • Cutting back is done in mid-summer when foliage looks ragged and blooming slows to increase plant vigor, control height, and encourage a second flush of blooms.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Kittle, seven weeks since tearing his right Achilles in a wild-card playoff win at Philadelphia, was seen conditioning with vigor and impressive agility on a side field earlier this week.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of vigor
Noun
  • The Ravens haven’t traditionally kept a third quarterback on the 53-man roster, but Fagnano starred throughout the preseason, completing 75 percent of his passes and throwing for 509 yards and three touchdowns.
    — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Davis is the only person still alive among the four men prosecutors say were in the Cadillac.
    — Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of man
Noun
  • That run accounts for roughly a quarter of the project’s lifespan, as Meteora was released in 2003 and is more than 20 years old at this point.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Handwash baking sheets with warm soapy water to avoid damage and extend their lifespan.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026
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“Life.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/life. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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