good life

Definition of good lifenext
as in American dream
a life marked by material wealth and comfort vowed to live the good life if he ever won the lottery

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Recent Examples of good life Your characters are often grappling with the question of how to lead a good life. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026 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 Researchers say a sense of belonging is essential to a good life, and a lack of social connectedness can contribute to a greater risk of heart disease, stroke and self-harm. — Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2026 The assumption underneath is that a good life is built out of big moments, and that the flat stretches in between are the problem to solve. — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for good life

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“Good life.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good%20life. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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