lifeworks

noun

plural of lifework
as in works

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  1. works
  2. occupations
  3. games
  4. trades
  5. professions
Noun
  • But equally rewarding are works by artists who are still being discovered, who haven’t already secured their place in art history.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Acoustic wooden bafflers frame the space and help create a sense of intimacy, with grand works from local artists peppered about and instilling a tangible sense of place.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of works
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  • In its base case, about 11 million workers, roughly 7% of the workforce, would need to leave their occupations entirely, with a range of 6 million to 16 million.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Justifying the use of force on their campuses, schools primarily deferred to just this idea of protocol, citing arcane policy mandates to disband encampments and occupations so that academic production could resume its flow.
    — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of occupations
Noun
  • More than 15 years after the regular series concluded, Action Arena‘s games continue to entertain audiences.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Older kids will enjoy the beach games, kayaks, paddleboards, and bike rentals.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of games
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  • The region has a deep history of steel, manufacturing, construction and skilled trades.
    — Jeff Danielson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The report found that 84% of students agree that working in the trades deserves respect, Harlow said.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of trades
Noun
  • The Harold Hamm Health Campus also brings together six health professions colleges and the university’s graduate college—more than 4,100 students—to build a pipeline to address those issues.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026
  • But, at least for some professions, the AI boom has been an employment one too.
    — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of professions
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“Lifeworks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifeworks. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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