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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

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

From Washington Post • May 6, 2019

Her life merely serves as a lesson for Calvin to overcome his fears and seize the day.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2019

The envious moments, even while we speak, have flown; Trusting nothing to the future, seize the day that is our own.

From The Scarlet Gown being verses by a St. Andrews Man by Murray, Robert F. (Robert Fuller)