lifestyles

plural of lifestyle
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 Prada’s canvas styles also stood out, bringing a relaxed sophistication that feels perfectly aligned with contemporary lifestyles. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 New wave of proteinmaxxing Higher protein portions are becoming the new normal as Americans search for healthier lifestyles amidst the affordability and food safety crisis. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026 California offers retirees a wide range of lifestyles, from coastal communities and mountain towns to bustling cities and suburban neighborhoods. — Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026 Several of those whose identities had been determined were known to have transient lifestyles. — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026 San Diego offers one of the United States’ most enviable lifestyles. — Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 People with healthier lifestyles might simply be more likely to eat certain vegetables. — Paul McClure 23, New Atlas, 23 Aug. 2026 Nutrition needs, health conditions, food preferences, and lifestyles vary from person to person, says Vavrek. — Martha Stewart, 23 Aug. 2026 Finally, for decades, liberals and conservatives have been sorting into disparate geographic locations and lifestyles, and their respective bubbles seem to reinforce the decision to have children, or not. — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifestyles
Noun
  • Hollywood executives at a panel featuring UTA, Gold House, Lionsgate and HYBE saw an opening for Asian talent and stories rooted in specific cultures, while conceding that getting projects funded is still a struggle.
    — Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The Disciple covers how Wu-Tang’s influence helped hip-hop grow by embracing different cultures and lifestyles, such as kung-fu and chess.
    — John Kennedy, VIBE.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • And indeed, that’s what frontier civilizations have always done.
    — Lee Billings, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The Middle East has seen several significant archaeological discoveries in 2026, revealing new insights into ancient civilizations and the region’s rich history.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Despite the efforts to redress the problem, South Africa remains one of the world’s most unequal societies.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The best crime thrillers consider the way violence, an endemic feature of human societies, can spiral out of hand.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 16 Oct. 2026

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“Lifestyles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifestyles. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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