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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The couple's son-in-law described them as wonderful human beings who lived a good life.—
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For decades, psychologists believed willpower was the ticket to a good life.—
Michaeleen Doucleff,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
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“American dream.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/American%20dream. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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