quality-of-life
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of quality-of-life
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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The environment remains a low priority on the list of quality-of-life issues facing L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
The trust can pay for supplemental needs — such as transportation, personal items, dental care and other quality-of-life expenses — without providing cash income that could reduce his SSI benefits.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
Kevin Harris, who grew up in Washington, D.C., and decided to move to Ghana over safety and quality-of-life concerns in the United States, described the moment he became a Ghanaian citizen as "earth-shaking".
From Barron's ● Mar. 10, 2026
Symptoms were evaluated using standardized neurological, cognitive, and quality-of-life assessments available at each site, allowing researchers to compare results across regions.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 28, 2026
Lastner said the quality-of-life offset for spending months at sea is the option to spend several months straight at home, when “you can actually be present.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 29, 2025
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