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
Among the conclusions of week's report were that a child's family background still heavily shapes their education level and future life chances in the UK.
From BBC ● Dec. 21, 2025
"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
In 1976, his older brother was killed rescuing hostages at Entebbe airport in Uganda, an action the younger Netanyahu said shaped his future life.
From Reuters ● Oct. 8, 2023
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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