the living

noun

: people who are alive
the living and the dead
The world belongs to the living.

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Owners step directly into the living room when entering the mansion-sized home with 10,186 square feet of living space. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 June 2025 What started as a trend in fashion has officially moved into the living room, and Etsy has the numbers to prove it. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025 The kitchen joins onto to the living room, which has a sofa bed for guests, a small coffee table, and is surrounded by generous glazing. New Atlas, 25 June 2025 The white lacquer finish and geometric metal legs will add a little glam to the living room. Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for the living

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“The living.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20living. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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