standard of living
Example Sentences
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Here, the standard of living refers to the ability to afford goods and services as well as carry out household tasks and manage finances.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
Some people are now returning to the area after stints in more expensive regions—in some cases bringing their salaries with them and immediately improving their standard of living.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026
Consequently, the average American household is now paying more to sustain their standard of living.
From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025
That helped workers achieve the largest rise in their standard of living in U.S. history.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025
The relatively high standard of living that she can now enjoy— enough for a small apartment and car in Bangalore—is good for America as well.
From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
