American dream

noun

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
Noun
  • The Stoics went even further and made self-mastery close to the entire point of living a good life.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
  • There are exceptions and one is Hig (Elordi), who before the virus hit was a mechanic living a good life with his pregnant wife and new puppy.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of good life
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