American dream

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
  • 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, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • Newport Beach also has a beautiful new ode to la dolce vita.
    Andy Wang, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
  • Defining the la dolce vita ethos of the day, at least as far as automotive aesthetics, the 275 GTS owes both its styling and actual bodywork to Pininfarina, which dresses a chassis that features a 94-inch wheelbase.
    Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2025
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“American dream.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/American%20dream. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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