future life
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of future life
First recorded in 1770–80
Example Sentences
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Two of my siblings are getting married this year, which means I’ve been thinking more than usual about wedding registries — that peculiar exercise in imagining a future life.
From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026
With panoramic views of Leeds, stylish decor and an on-site gym, new parents Enrico and Luciana Marini were dreaming of their future life in their city centre flat.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2025
“My future life would flow out of this crucial choice because, once I had this precious instrument in my hands, I started scratching out three chords over which I sang snatches of my own melodies.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2024
"Life goals are expected to change over time and these changes are expected to have consequences for future life outcomes, including occupational outcomes," said Damian.
From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2024
He wanted to apply the same logic, the same trajectory, to his own future life in Iowa.
From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss
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