quality of life
noun phrase
: overall enjoyment of life : general well-being
… the male characters on the show not only have a better chance of survival; they're also more likely to improve their quality of life through friendship.—
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specifically
: the degree to which a person or group is healthy, comfortable, and able to enjoy the activities of daily living
Migraine is a common disorder that can severely affect patients' quality of life and daily function. —New England Journal of Medicine
—often hyphenated when used before another noun New England Journal of Medicine A number of recent surveys have identified noise as New York City's greatest quality-of-life issue. —Tom Vanderbilt
—abbreviation QOL
Tom Vanderbilt Examples of quality of life in a Sentence
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Ellis and Rex also discuss how outdoor activities in the state – including kayaking, fishing, mountain biking and hiking – help promote quality of life for Arkansas residents and how these types of activities assist in bringing newcomers into The Natural State.
—Rex Nelson, arkansasonline.com, 5 Apr. 2024
There are volumes of research to show that corruption, quality of life and other factors worsen when local newspapers decline.
—Brooke Staggs, Orange County Register, 3 Apr. 2024
Residents of Newport’s Clifton neighborhood long complained that explosions from the River Metals Recycling facility on Licking Pike impact their quality of life.
—The Enquirer, 3 Apr. 2024
Suppressing or denying negative emotions, such as anger, inadequacy and frustration can exacerbate negativity and lead to an accumulation of unhelpful emotions that ultimately diminish your quality of life.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Painful symptoms, however, can significantly affect the quality of life.
—Anna Almendrala, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
Council President Sean Elo-Rivera said opponents of the measure can’t escape the simple fact that San Diego doesn’t have enough revenue to provide the services and quality of life that residents expect and deserve.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
So, the potential for quality of life for folks is tremendous.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2024
Increasing quality of life, Al Olama insists, is the main driver of the UAE’s ambitions here.
—TIME, 20 Mar. 2024
Rex Nelson, arkansasonline.com, 5 Apr. 2024
There are volumes of research to show that corruption, quality of life and other factors worsen when local newspapers decline.
—Brooke Staggs, Orange County Register, 3 Apr. 2024
Residents of Newport’s Clifton neighborhood long complained that explosions from the River Metals Recycling facility on Licking Pike impact their quality of life.
—The Enquirer, 3 Apr. 2024
Suppressing or denying negative emotions, such as anger, inadequacy and frustration can exacerbate negativity and lead to an accumulation of unhelpful emotions that ultimately diminish your quality of life.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Painful symptoms, however, can significantly affect the quality of life.
—Anna Almendrala, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
Council President Sean Elo-Rivera said opponents of the measure can’t escape the simple fact that San Diego doesn’t have enough revenue to provide the services and quality of life that residents expect and deserve.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
So, the potential for quality of life for folks is tremendous.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2024
Increasing quality of life, Al Olama insists, is the main driver of the UAE’s ambitions here.
—TIME, 20 Mar. 2024
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“Quality of life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quality%20of%20life. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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