lifer

noun

Definition of lifernext
1
as in con

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as in veteran

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Recent Examples of lifer Her goddaughter Miley Cyrus’s balance of roots, rock, and rebellion feels fully informed by the journeys of the country lifer. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026 From the meat counter to the dais Perkins, an Independence lifer, graduated from William Chrisman High School and the University of Central Missouri and now lives with his family in northern Independence. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026 Such was the case Monday afternoon when Miami Heat lifer Udonis Haslem came to the Baptist Health Training Facility to speak to his hometown team. — Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026 Sutton, the two-time Pro Bowler and Broncos lifer, has now not practiced for three straight days of training camp. — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lifer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifer
  1. con
  2. veteran
  3. convict
  4. combatant
  5. jailbird
  6. warhorse
  7. prisoner
  8. draftee
Noun
  • Running errands and a real estate con What follows comes from the referee’s report and the probable cause affidavits after Morin and Corcoran’s arrests.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Spanning two continents, the show — based on an incredible true story — delves into what happens when what begins as a simple con turns into one of the largest cryptocurrency Ponzi schemes in history.
    — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of con
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  • For wellness-minded readers, veterans and the parents of young athletes, how testosterone works has become more than a locker-room topic.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
  • According to the Death Penalty Information Center, Reaves would be at least the 235th military veteran executed nationwide in the modern era and the 14th veteran executed under DeSantis.
    — Gretchen Reynolds, Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of veteran
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  • After a career spent playing convicts and criminals, the opportunity was appealing to Trejo.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026
  • One of the men, the leader, held up the convict’s hand and wheeled around to show it off.
    — Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of convict
Noun
  • Former combatants seek to return to civilian life At Mekelle’s Tigray Martyrs’ Memorial Monument, former fighters lined up to register with the authorities, some carrying papers or sheltering under umbrellas.
    — Khaled Kazziha, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • No other branch’s members prioritize their role as combatants in an ideological battle — in this case, over what a documentary should be.
    — Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of combatant
Noun
  • But these jailbirds aren’t using their own fingers to fire off missives or create clones.
    — Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
  • And these seven crooked cops are just the tip of the MSP jailbird iceberg.
    — Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
Definition of jailbird
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  • Gerwig explained that the classic-rock warhorse matches her vision of the film, which adapts Lewis’ origin story for Narnia.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The race at Sepang saw old warhorses Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton show their class in challenging conditions.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of warhorse
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  • Constitutional protections against cruel and unusual punishment prohibit deliberate indifference to prisoners’ medical needs.
    — Jaquelyn Jahn, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Offering the Black Panther salute in tribute to the six Black prisoners found dead at Attica Prison, during the funeral held in Brooklyn.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of prisoner
Noun
  • Rose is one of three 2026 draftees on the initial AFL rosters, along with the Cubs’ Myles Bailey (second round, compensation pick) and the Giants’ Dalton Wentz (16th round).
    — Keith Law, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • From players with some NHL experience like forwards Kenny Connors and Jared Wright to 2026 draftees such as center Liam Levebvre, defenseman Adam Goljer and goalie Yegor Rybkin, Kings fans can get a glimpse of the near and more distant future alike.
    — Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of draftee

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“Lifer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifer. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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