lived-in

Example Sentences

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At 56, he’s become one of the most talked-about stars in Hollywood, earning accolades for both his intimate, lived-in roles and his defiant red-carpet fashion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Instead of music, guests heard radio broadcasts and chatter, as the goal was to make Black Spire Outpost feel rugged and lived-in.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026

You return to the grocery store — not with a blank slate — but with a little lived-in wisdom tucked into your pocket.

From Salon • Jan. 11, 2026

"There isn't a strict theme, it's more about colour, texture and creating a cosy, lived-in feeling," the 36-year-old from Devon says.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

She noticed too that his room seemed more of a lived-in place.

From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry