American dream

Definition of American dreamnext
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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good life
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  • There is no right way to live a good life.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
  • Even Rue’s childhood friend Lexi (Maude Apatow), who appears to be the only main character to emerge from the time jump with a college degree, has no one’s idea of a good life, spending nearly all her waking hours fetching lunches and coffees as a showrunner’s apprentice.
    Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 28 May 2026
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“American dream.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/American%20dream. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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