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
In that process, the sense that a good life was within my own power had been taken from me.
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Mara Gordon, NPR, 31 May 2025
He’s got a good life on his fastball, with a little bit of … late action to it, not necessarily sink, but more, maybe a little more cut.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
My idea of what constitutes a good life has gradually shifted.
—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
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Mara Gordon, NPR, 31 May 2025
He’s got a good life on his fastball, with a little bit of … late action to it, not necessarily sink, but more, maybe a little more cut.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
My idea of what constitutes a good life has gradually shifted.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for good life
la dolce vita
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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
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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
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