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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That will be really bad for people's standard of living.
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Selina Wang, ABC News, 4 July 2025
In fact, research from Bowling Green State University shows that wives who divorce after age 50 experience an average drop of 45% in their standard of living, compared to just a 21% drop for husbands of the same age.
—Amy Wagner, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The left-hand side of the chart below shows that credit card balances are at record levels as consumers try to maintain their standard of living (Charge it now – worry about paying for it later!).
—Robert Barone, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Our immigration facilities are monitored very closely by our government partners at ICE, and they are required to undergo regular review and audit processes to ensure an appropriate standard of living and care for all detainees.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
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Selina Wang, ABC News, 4 July 2025
In fact, research from Bowling Green State University shows that wives who divorce after age 50 experience an average drop of 45% in their standard of living, compared to just a 21% drop for husbands of the same age.
—Amy Wagner, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The left-hand side of the chart below shows that credit card balances are at record levels as consumers try to maintain their standard of living (Charge it now – worry about paying for it later!).
—Robert Barone, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Our immigration facilities are monitored very closely by our government partners at ICE, and they are required to undergo regular review and audit processes to ensure an appropriate standard of living and care for all detainees.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for standard of living
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“Standard of living.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standard%20of%20living. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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