LIVELIHOOD Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

livelihood

noun

Definition of livelihood

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 But people should not be forced to abandon their homes, livelihoods, cultures, and communities because heat has become impossible to endure. — Kathy Baughman McLeod, Time, 4 Aug. 2026 That means traditional milestones are harder to reach—and tying your livelihood to someone else’s can feel like a liability rather than an advantage. — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026 Principles cover management, natural resources, crop protection, fiber quality decent work and sustainable livelihoods. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 July 2026 His joke hints at the other purpose of the address, which is to examine the health of the ecosystem in which comedians seek their livelihood and hold it to a higher standard. — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for livelihood

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While two people don’t exactly need a three-bedroom cabin, my longtime craving for extra space after nearly a decade of compact NYC living made the decision feel easy.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026
According to the California Department of Rehabilitation, encouraging independent living among people with disabilities is a philosophy that emphasizes their agency and empowers them to take charge of their care.

— Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of living

Noun

The Triton then handled the navigation, sensor employment, onboard processing and reporting associated with the task.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026
Maxar, meanwhile, identified an irregularity connected to Beloozerov’s employment, notified authorities and terminated him, a company spokesperson told CNN.

— Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of employment

Noun

Persistent uncertainty The US economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs last month, the BLS reported Friday, as businesses navigated the ongoing fallout from the months-long Iran war.

— Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
So recruiting, hiring, training, and mentoring dozens, hundreds, or thousands of new analysts is a cost of doing business.

— Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

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