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seize the day

VERB

take advantage of opportunity

Synonyms

WEAK

carpe diem grab the chance live for the day live from hand to mouth make no provision seize the occasion smell the roses take the opportunity

Example Sentences

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Fig season reminds me to seize the day!

From Salon • Jun. 29, 2023

A tattoo in Latin on his right arms reads "carpe diem", or "seize the day".

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2022

In one striking mosaic uncovered at Pompeii and now on display at the Ashmolean, a smiling skeleton carries two jugs of wine, a sly reminder to seize the day.

From New York Times • Dec. 23, 2019

They seize the day, their sea sweetness jousting nicely with a dab of electric pico de gallo.

From Washington Post • May 6, 2019

I for one want to seize the day.

From Tokyo to Tijuana: Gabriele Departing America by Sills, Steven (Steven David Justin)