quality of life
noun phrase
: overall enjoyment of life : general well-being
… the male characters on the show not only have a better chance of survival; they're also more likely to improve their quality of life through friendship.—
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: the degree to which a person or group is healthy, comfortable, and able to enjoy the activities of daily living
Migraine is a common disorder that can severely affect patients' quality of life and daily function. —New England Journal of Medicine
—often hyphenated when used before another noun New England Journal of Medicine A number of recent surveys have identified noise as New York City's greatest quality-of-life issue. —Tom Vanderbilt
—abbreviation QOL
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Savage, of the Litter Legion, said tracking her group's haul helps document her neighbors' quality of life.
—Tim Craig The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 5 Apr. 2026
There is a slate of reasons that spur someone to move, Van Cleve and Rendel said, from quality of life to climate to income tax.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
This highlights the need to expand awareness and ensure individuals can access services that improve participation and quality of life.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Now, countries like Malta, Malaysia, Uruguay, and Turkey outrank them as more attractive places to grow old, offering a stronger mix of value for money, stability, and quality of life—a shift that underscores just how dramatically retirement economics have changed.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
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Tim Craig The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 5 Apr. 2026
There is a slate of reasons that spur someone to move, Van Cleve and Rendel said, from quality of life to climate to income tax.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
This highlights the need to expand awareness and ensure individuals can access services that improve participation and quality of life.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Now, countries like Malta, Malaysia, Uruguay, and Turkey outrank them as more attractive places to grow old, offering a stronger mix of value for money, stability, and quality of life—a shift that underscores just how dramatically retirement economics have changed.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Quality of life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quality%20of%20life. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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