as in good life
a life marked by material wealth and comfort
with the acquisition of a big house in the suburbs, they felt as though the American dream had indeed become a reality for them
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Noun
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But the young mom worked hard to give herself and son Isaac, born on Jan. 18, 2010, a good life.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025 -
For as long as the lies have held up, so has the fabric of a good life.—
Domenico Starnone,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Ray-Ban Wayfarer 54mm Folding Sunglasses $180 at Nordstrom A cool pair of sunglasses is synonymous with la dolce vita.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Mar. 2025
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Visitors flock to this part of northwest Italy by train and ferry, each chasing their own version of la dolce vita, the sweet life.—
Lori Rackl,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
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