philosophy of life
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of philosophy of life
First recorded in 1850–55
Example Sentences
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Instead she holds forth on her cosmopolitan travels and philosophy of life, forming a close bond with a handful of impressionable students.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025
His philosophy of life was not complicated, Hideg told Orr in one of their many get-togethers.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2024
“Can happen once. But no, it’s not a philosophy of life that I want to follow.”
From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2022
It is practically his Mamaw’s philosophy of life.
From New York Times • Apr. 29, 2022
To choose doubt as a philosophy of life is akin to choosing immobility as a means of transportation.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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