as in living
a way of earning money in order to live
Many fishermen believe that the new regulations threaten their livelihoods.
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Recent Examples of livelihood
Higher airfares and weaker travel confidence can quickly spill over into household livelihoods and public revenues in economies where visitor arrivals are a major source of jobs, income and foreign exchange, according to a recent report by the United Nations Development Program.
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Anton L. Delgado, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
When this becomes the norm after every conflict, disagreements start to feel like a legitimate threat to your livelihood.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
But to the local oystermen whose livelihood is drawn from these waters, this is no joke.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 30 May 2026
Higher airfares and weaker travel confidence can quickly spill over into household livelihoods and public revenues in economies where visitor arrivals are a major source of jobs, income and foreign exchange, according to a recent report by the United Nations Development Program.
—ABC News, 30 May 2026
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Anton L. Delgado, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
When this becomes the norm after every conflict, disagreements start to feel like a legitimate threat to your livelihood.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
But to the local oystermen whose livelihood is drawn from these waters, this is no joke.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 30 May 2026
Higher airfares and weaker travel confidence can quickly spill over into household livelihoods and public revenues in economies where visitor arrivals are a major source of jobs, income and foreign exchange, according to a recent report by the United Nations Development Program.
—ABC News, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for livelihood
Noun
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Both have windows that stretch almost to the ceiling and lavish living and dining room areas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The Department of Homeland Security has denied there was a hunger strike and pushed back against allegations of inhumane living conditions or treatment.—
Leigh Waldman,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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Strongly supported by the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, the act also clarifies that organ donation qualifies under the Family and Medical Leave Act, giving donors protected employment status during recovery.—
Gabriel Schnickel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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But from 2017 to 2023, data center employment increased by more than 50%, according to a national auditor, PwC, reported for the Data Center Coalition.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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The appeal here is proximity to shopping, business offices, and a shorter drive to reach the Old Town area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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At least 45 people were arrested in Paris on Saturday after celebrations over Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League victory descended into chaos, with fires set, businesses vandalized and crowds clashing with police.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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“Livelihood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/livelihood. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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