seize the day
idiom
: to do the things one wants to do when there is the chance instead of waiting for a later time
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Lifestyle gurus of all types (none outed as serial killers to date) closely document their rise-and-grind rituals, encouraging followers to seize the day with healthy and intentional choices.
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Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2025
Each zodiac sign will be granted a glimmer in a particular area of their life, so seize the day and focus on where your luck will be!
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025
Go for a bike ride or scuba diving on Šolta island and seize the day (and night) with a party at Carpe Diem Beach.
—Carole Rosenblat, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2025
If seeking new clients or a better-paying job, seize the day!
—Kyle Thomas, Peoplemag, 28 July 2024
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Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2025
Each zodiac sign will be granted a glimmer in a particular area of their life, so seize the day and focus on where your luck will be!
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025
Go for a bike ride or scuba diving on Šolta island and seize the day (and night) with a party at Carpe Diem Beach.
—Carole Rosenblat, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2025
If seeking new clients or a better-paying job, seize the day!
—Kyle Thomas, Peoplemag, 28 July 2024
See All Example Sentences for seize the day
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“Seize the day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seize%20the%20day. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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