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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: 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
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Researchers found that married women who learned effective communication skills were better equipped to deal with marital conflicts directly, resulting in reduced burnout and improved quality of life.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
In 2021, the CDC provided the Epilepsy Foundation with $17.5 million, to be used over five years, for its projects to improve the quality of life and the quality of healthcare for people with epilepsy.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Recent funding cuts to the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Education and possible future cuts to Medicaid all threaten the quality of life of those with autism spectrum disorder and future understanding of the condition, Roth said.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
This fantastic quality of life extends into sustainability and access to nature.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
In 2021, the CDC provided the Epilepsy Foundation with $17.5 million, to be used over five years, for its projects to improve the quality of life and the quality of healthcare for people with epilepsy.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Recent funding cuts to the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Education and possible future cuts to Medicaid all threaten the quality of life of those with autism spectrum disorder and future understanding of the condition, Roth said.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
This fantastic quality of life extends into sustainability and access to nature.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Quality of life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quality%20of%20life. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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