la dolce vita

noun

la dol·​ce vi·​ta (ˌ)lä-ˈdōl-(ˌ)chā-ˈvē-(ˌ)tä How to pronounce la dolce vita (audio)

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Defining the la dolce vita ethos of the day, at least as far as automotive aesthetics, the 275 GTS owes both its styling and actual bodywork to Pininfarina, which dresses a chassis that features a 94-inch wheelbase. Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2025 Looking for a taste of la dolce vita? Italy's Amalfi Coast (above, top) is a hotspot for international travelers looking to sip an Aperol spritz under its instagram-famous citrus trees in the summer. Mackenzie Schmidt, Peoplemag, 19 June 2024 Ray-Ban Wayfarer 54mm Folding Sunglasses $180 at Nordstrom A cool pair of sunglasses is synonymous with la dolce vita. Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 30 Mar. 2025 Visitors flock to this part of northwest Italy by train and ferry, each chasing their own version of la dolce vita, the sweet life. Lori Rackl, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for la dolce vita

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First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of la dolce vita was in 1961

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“La dolce vita.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/la%20dolce%20vita. Accessed 13 May. 2025.

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