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
“I told her my philosophy of life and discovered she was a great listener,” Mr. Rivera said.
From New York Times ● Nov. 12, 2021
His whole philosophy of life was to be up and doing every second.
From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath
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