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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Instead, quality of life appears to play a larger role.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
The mission of San Diego Foundation is to inspire enduring philanthropy and enable community solutions to improve the quality of life in this region.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Residents in uptown neighborhoods, including Biddleville, McCrorey Heights, Oaklawn Park, Wesley Heights and Wilmore, have said both project designs would impact their quality of life and encroach on their neighborhoods.
—Desiree Mathurin
march 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
That’s in addition to other criteria like food, museums and nightlife, parks, affordability, happiness and the quality of life.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
The mission of San Diego Foundation is to inspire enduring philanthropy and enable community solutions to improve the quality of life in this region.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Residents in uptown neighborhoods, including Biddleville, McCrorey Heights, Oaklawn Park, Wesley Heights and Wilmore, have said both project designs would impact their quality of life and encroach on their neighborhoods.
—Desiree Mathurin
march 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
That’s in addition to other criteria like food, museums and nightlife, parks, affordability, happiness and the quality of life.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Quality of life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quality%20of%20life. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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