American dream

as in good life
a life marked by material wealth and comfort with the acquisition of a big house in the suburbs, they felt as though the American dream had indeed become a reality for them

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Noun
  • The goal was to arrive at the heavenly mansion of virtue, having made good life choices.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 28 May 2025
  • In that process, the sense that a good life was within my own power had been taken from me.
    Mara Gordon, NPR, 31 May 2025
Noun
  • Lo and behold, Pucci and its creative director Camille Miceli brought la dolce vita to Paris, dressing the Bar de la Croix Rouge in its swirling, marble-like prints and inviting fashion folks to rediscover the iconic Left Bank eatery, a cherry tomato’s throw from Le Bon Marché.
    Miles Socha, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
  • Newport Beach also has a beautiful new ode to la dolce vita.
    Andy Wang, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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“American dream.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/American%20dream. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.

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