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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Two evangelical Christian writers from different generations offer rival ideas about what a good life looks like for women.—
Ian Crouch,
New Yorker,
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The couple's son-in-law described them as wonderful human beings who lived a good life.—
Lauren Victory,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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