dolce vita
noun
dol·ce vi·ta
ˌdōl-chā-ˈvē-(ˌ)tä 
: a life of indolence and self-indulgence
called also la dolce vita
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More recently, the coast had another dolce vita heyday in the 1960s, with movie stars like Sophia Loren and Elizabeth Taylor gracing its beaches and towns with their beauty.
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Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025
Giving a nod to the Italian dolce vita Pan Pacific London and Jo Loves have come together to bring the elegance of Lake Como to the heart of London.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
La dolce vita in Italia (the sweet life in Italy) is renowned for a reason…
Italy offers a wide variety of lifestyles, from countryside to cosmopolitan city, from beaches to mountains, and from luxury to completely off-grid.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
As with all Nobu Hotels the look here is Japanese minimalism; however, there will be a distinct dolce vita design twist on the rooftop terrace.
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025
Giving a nod to the Italian dolce vita Pan Pacific London and Jo Loves have come together to bring the elegance of Lake Como to the heart of London.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
La dolce vita in Italia (the sweet life in Italy) is renowned for a reason…
Italy offers a wide variety of lifestyles, from countryside to cosmopolitan city, from beaches to mountains, and from luxury to completely off-grid.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
As with all Nobu Hotels the look here is Japanese minimalism; however, there will be a distinct dolce vita design twist on the rooftop terrace.
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dolce vita
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