living standard
noun
living standards
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pluralof living standard.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Productivity gains would then translate directly into higher living standards for all Americans—not merely into higher nominal incomes chasing ever-rising prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
The findings come as Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to tackle the cost of living and regional inequalities in order to boost living standards.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
"It did not lead to any significant improvement in people's living standards or business competitiveness".
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
Fearing supply shortages, Iranians are rushing to buy fuel and food as living standards deteriorate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
The staffs living standards would improve in time, but not until the appearance on the scene of an especially well-heeled patron, the United States government.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
