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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Doctors said Dalilah would never be able to walk or talk, have a good life.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
25 Feb. 2026 -
Uncle Walter and Aunt Bertha gave those dogs a good life.—
Paul Keane,
Hartford Courant,
22 Feb. 2026
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“American dream.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/American%20dream. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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