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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Noun
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This is the stuff of old-as-the-hills melodrama, as a vulnerable youngster is caught between good and, well, less good life paths.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
12 July 2025 -
Providing became a prominent theme — not just about the anxiety to make enough money to give your kids a good life, but also the anxiety of giving them too much.—
Jesse David Fox,
Vulture,
30 July 2025
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The De Santis family embarked on a top-to-toe transformation that features the work of local artisans and heritage makers so much so the hotel has become a living, breathing example of la dolce vita.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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What’s la dolce vita without the perfect pair of sunglasses, right?—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Aug. 2025
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