standard of living
noun phrase
1
: the necessities, comforts, and luxuries enjoyed or aspired to by an individual or group
2
: a minimum of necessities, comforts, or luxuries held essential to maintaining a person or group in customary or proper status or circumstances
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Raising our standard of living is the best way to protect our environment.
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
My agenda will raise people’s standard of living and expectations of the public servant.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The glowing bridge was made possible by a public art grant, illustrating Ankeny’s commitment to culture in addition to first-rate schools, public parks, and a high standard of living.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
The World's Best Hospitals 2026 ranking includes hospitals from across the world and were selected based on multiple comparability factors, such as standard of living/life expectancy, population size, number of hospitals and data availability.
—Mark Mondier, Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
My agenda will raise people’s standard of living and expectations of the public servant.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The glowing bridge was made possible by a public art grant, illustrating Ankeny’s commitment to culture in addition to first-rate schools, public parks, and a high standard of living.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
The World's Best Hospitals 2026 ranking includes hospitals from across the world and were selected based on multiple comparability factors, such as standard of living/life expectancy, population size, number of hospitals and data availability.
—Mark Mondier, Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
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“Standard of living.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standard%20of%20living. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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