lifestyles

noun

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 Beyond recreational opportunities, the ranking could help further elevate Pittsburgh's reputation as a destination for outdoor enthusiasts and active lifestyles. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 People with healthier lifestyles might simply be more likely to eat certain vegetables. — Paul McClure 23, New Atlas, 23 Aug. 2026 Blue spaces have been touted as an emergent wellness benefit based on recent research showing coastal lifestyles linked to lower cortisol, higher reported happiness levels and sleep enhancement. — Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 21 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 For the Ramona Branch, those opportunities are an important part of helping young people develop a lifelong appreciation for physical activity and healthy lifestyles, officials said. — Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 At the end, the two friends drive off in different directions, with Brian deciding to ditch their high-octane lifestyles to focus on his family. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Aug. 2026 The winery estate located at 4710 Flying Paster Lane was owned by Trebek for nine years and is known for its sustainable local agriculture and celebration of equestrian, ranch and agrarian lifestyles. — Libbey Hanson, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Franciscan Health is again teaming up with the Indy Hunger Network to support healthier lifestyles through nutritious food access and chronic disease management education through the Produce Prescription Program. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026
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  1. cultures
  2. civilizations
  3. societies
Noun
  • Working across four filmmaking cultures shaped the production and left Sabu wanting more of it.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
  • On the eastern fringe of the CBD (Central Business District) is Maboneng, a Brooklyn-esque mosaic of cultures who found their way here over the past few decades.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of cultures
Noun
  • This doesn’t mean that cultures like the Muskogee or Cherokee were directly influenced or inspired by cacao-prominent civilizations like the Maya or Aztecs.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Aug. 2026
  • By defining other civilizations as alien cultures, a civilizationist grand strategy might fuel antagonism rather than tolerate differences.
    — Leonard A. Schuette, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of civilizations
Noun
  • These girls make mistakes and learn lessons while living in unfair, unequal and unjust societies in need of change.
    — Tara Strauch, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Such groups may include perennial nomads (such as the Roma in Europe), Indigenous peoples in former European colonies, or smaller tribes in societies where tribal membership is socially significant.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of societies

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“Lifestyles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifestyles. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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