as in dead
no longer living
the kayaker's lifeless body was found just downstream of the rapids where he had capsized
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Surely the strife that might have created could’ve been more interesting than those lifeless meet-ups between Mariah and Nick at the gym!
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Laura Bradley, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
Hong Kong and Mainland China had a lifeless session lacking catalysts as investors appear to be waiting for next week’s China Economic Work Conference (CEWC) for more economic policies and clarity around stimulus.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
The odd cut combined with Hermans’ pale makeup worked to make Carrie Anne look not only crazy but a bit drained and lifeless — characteristics that were guiding principles for another key supporting character in the film.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 21 Nov. 2024
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—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 Nov. 2024
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Laura Bradley, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
Hong Kong and Mainland China had a lifeless session lacking catalysts as investors appear to be waiting for next week’s China Economic Work Conference (CEWC) for more economic policies and clarity around stimulus.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
The odd cut combined with Hermans’ pale makeup worked to make Carrie Anne look not only crazy but a bit drained and lifeless — characteristics that were guiding principles for another key supporting character in the film.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 21 Nov. 2024
Packed with nourishing ingredients like biotin, vegetable protein, and kelp extract, this shampoo doesn’t just cleanse but transforms lifeless hair to instant bounce, volume, and shine.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Lifeless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifeless. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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