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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: 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
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Why Cognitive Health Matters Cognitive health is one of the most important measures of quality of life.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 21 June 2026
Increasingly, many are looking beyond the original hotspots in search of strong infrastructure, a lower cost of living and a quality of life that feels sustainable over the long term.
—Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
As Big Tech races to build more AI data centers, communities across the country are asking what these projects will mean for their electric bills, water supply and quality of life.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
In Fort Worth, Texas, Gallup documented substantial improvements in population well-being, healthy behaviors, and quality of life.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 20 June 2026
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Sarah Bradley, Health, 21 June 2026
Increasingly, many are looking beyond the original hotspots in search of strong infrastructure, a lower cost of living and a quality of life that feels sustainable over the long term.
—Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
As Big Tech races to build more AI data centers, communities across the country are asking what these projects will mean for their electric bills, water supply and quality of life.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
In Fort Worth, Texas, Gallup documented substantial improvements in population well-being, healthy behaviors, and quality of life.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 20 June 2026
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“Quality of life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quality%20of%20life. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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