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
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At-home assistance can ease the load and improve quality of life for everyone involved.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2025
What these moves do assure you, however, is a better quality of life.
—Danielle Zickl, SELF, 24 Apr. 2025
The program’s mission is to provide capital investment to improve the quality of life and safety for residents and to revitalize neighborhoods.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2025
While many of the one million people in the United States who have Parkinson’s disease have learned to survive and even thrive, the disease is debilitating for many of them and often impacting their quality of life.
—Daryl Austin, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2025
What these moves do assure you, however, is a better quality of life.
—Danielle Zickl, SELF, 24 Apr. 2025
The program’s mission is to provide capital investment to improve the quality of life and safety for residents and to revitalize neighborhoods.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2025
While many of the one million people in the United States who have Parkinson’s disease have learned to survive and even thrive, the disease is debilitating for many of them and often impacting their quality of life.
—Daryl Austin, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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“Quality of life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quality%20of%20life. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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