family life

noun

: the kind of life a person normally leads when one is married and has children
He enjoys family life.

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Elon Musk's family life is complicated, but his estranged daughter Vivian Jenna Wilson is explaining their rift in a new wide-ranging interview. — Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025 Set clear goals: Identify how this move can advance your career, family life, or financial aspirations. — Danielle Pointdujour, Essence, 20 Mar. 2025 The couple are currently taking fans behind the scenes of their family life in the Bravo series Denise Richards & Her Wild Things. — Erin Clack, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025 Fans of the reality star loved the rare look at Bear's family life, and were quick to jump to the comments. — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for family life

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“Family life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20life. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.

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