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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Aerobic exercise can reduce pain, improve movement and enhance quality of life for patients with knee osteoarthritis, according to a study published October 15 in the journal The BMJ.
—Gina Park, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
The quality of life adjustments and gameplay streamlining are immediately noticeable, which include and expand upon changes made to Halo when it was ported into the Master Chief Collection (a compilation of the first four games) ten years ago.
—Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
The group knows residents fought for their homes back in the 1960s, but in preparing for the worst, Robinson said those quality of life improvements would be a requirement.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
There is no cure for the disease, however treatment programs like physical and occupational therapy can help manage symptoms and help people maintain quality of life, said the institute.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
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Gina Park, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
The quality of life adjustments and gameplay streamlining are immediately noticeable, which include and expand upon changes made to Halo when it was ported into the Master Chief Collection (a compilation of the first four games) ten years ago.
—Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
The group knows residents fought for their homes back in the 1960s, but in preparing for the worst, Robinson said those quality of life improvements would be a requirement.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
There is no cure for the disease, however treatment programs like physical and occupational therapy can help manage symptoms and help people maintain quality of life, said the institute.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Quality of life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quality%20of%20life. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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