la dolce vita

noun

la dol·​ce vi·​ta (ˌ)lä-ˈdōl-(ˌ)chā-ˈvē-(ˌ)tä How to pronounce la dolce vita (audio)

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For visitors who want a fast introduction to the stateside version of la dolce vita, the Suite Ride package from the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills sets it all in motion. Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 24 July 2025 While a trip to Italy usually means relaxation and la dolce vita (or the sweet life), one woman hit the point of exasperation at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) due to a disagreement at the boarding counter, allegedly over the weight of a suitcase, the International Business Times reports. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2025 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 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 See All Example Sentences for la dolce vita

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First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of la dolce vita was in 1961

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“La dolce vita.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/la%20dolce%20vita. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.

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