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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specifically
: 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
Tom Vanderbilt Examples of quality of life in a Sentence
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Under spending time with family (56%) is their social life (36%), then the quality of life in their local community (34%) and lastly, their financial situation (21%).
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
This condition is characterized by difficulty in breathing, fatigue, and many other symptoms that range in severity, seriously impacting quality of life.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
Living With and Managing IBS Treatments can help manage uncomfortable symptoms, but IBS can significantly impact the quality of life.
—Kelly Burch, Health, 12 May 2024
Located on San Juan Island's eastern shore, Friday Harbor serves as the commercial and cultural hub for the islands, offering gorgeous scenery, amazing wildlife, and a peaceful quality of life.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2024
The target minimum should be related to a basic quality of life everyone deserves, not your current job.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2024
It is seen as vital to improving quality of life by encouraging wage growth.
—Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 9 May 2024
Waste containerization, done right, should incentivize waste reduction and the separation of recyclable and compostable waste, thus helping the city meet its climate goals and improve residents’ quality of life.
—The New Yorker, 6 May 2024
People with the disease suffer from short stature, spinal defects, and extremely stiff joints, complications that greatly limit their quality of life.
—Elaine Chen, STAT, 2 May 2024
Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
This condition is characterized by difficulty in breathing, fatigue, and many other symptoms that range in severity, seriously impacting quality of life.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
Living With and Managing IBS Treatments can help manage uncomfortable symptoms, but IBS can significantly impact the quality of life.
—Kelly Burch, Health, 12 May 2024
Located on San Juan Island's eastern shore, Friday Harbor serves as the commercial and cultural hub for the islands, offering gorgeous scenery, amazing wildlife, and a peaceful quality of life.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2024
The target minimum should be related to a basic quality of life everyone deserves, not your current job.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2024
It is seen as vital to improving quality of life by encouraging wage growth.
—Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 9 May 2024
Waste containerization, done right, should incentivize waste reduction and the separation of recyclable and compostable waste, thus helping the city meet its climate goals and improve residents’ quality of life.
—The New Yorker, 6 May 2024
People with the disease suffer from short stature, spinal defects, and extremely stiff joints, complications that greatly limit their quality of life.
—Elaine Chen, STAT, 2 May 2024
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“Quality of life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quality%20of%20life. Accessed 18 May. 2024.
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