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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With current treatment advances, many people with multiple myeloma live for years with a good quality of life.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 14 Sep. 2025
How symptoms are described shapes whether women feel empowered to seek treatment, understand their condition and maintain quality of life during and after menopause.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
On the other end of the spectrum were countries like Iceland and Norway, which ranked very high in quality of life metrics, but were expensive to live and work in.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
Which countries have the best infrastructure, legal clarity on taxation, and the best quality of life?
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 14 Sep. 2025
How symptoms are described shapes whether women feel empowered to seek treatment, understand their condition and maintain quality of life during and after menopause.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
On the other end of the spectrum were countries like Iceland and Norway, which ranked very high in quality of life metrics, but were expensive to live and work in.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
Which countries have the best infrastructure, legal clarity on taxation, and the best quality of life?
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Quality of life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quality%20of%20life. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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