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
My idea of what constitutes a good life has gradually shifted.
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Frances Dodds Samantha Desz Krish Seenivasan Joel Thibodeau, New York Times, 18 May 2025
That shocked many of us, who value empathy as a virtue, a requirement of a good life, as taught in families, schools and religious venues all around the world.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
Third, if any of you have an ambition to live a long and good life, here’s a fun one for you.
—Brandon Busteed, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
In wealthy countries, parties hoping to win or retain power should not underestimate how important a good, affordable home is to a good life.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
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Frances Dodds Samantha Desz Krish Seenivasan Joel Thibodeau, New York Times, 18 May 2025
That shocked many of us, who value empathy as a virtue, a requirement of a good life, as taught in families, schools and religious venues all around the world.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
Third, if any of you have an ambition to live a long and good life, here’s a fun one for you.
—Brandon Busteed, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
In wealthy countries, parties hoping to win or retain power should not underestimate how important a good, affordable home is to a good life.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for good life
la dolce vita
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With its staggering natural beauty, storybook history, and elegant villas, Lake Como is a place that fully embodies la dolce vita.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2025
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Lo and behold, Pucci and its creative director Camille Miceli brought la dolce vita to Paris, dressing the Bar de la Croix Rouge in its swirling, marble-like prints and inviting fashion folks to rediscover the iconic Left Bank eatery, a cherry tomato’s throw from Le Bon Marché.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
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