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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good life
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  • Her challenge will be to persevere and make a good life for herself, despite the unfairness of tragedy.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
  • What does a good life look like?
    Dax Grant, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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“American dream.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/American%20dream. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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