standard of living
Example Sentences
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A bad stretch at the wrong time can affect how long savings will last and reduce the standard of living a retiree can sustain.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026
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
Few displaced workers received help making the transition to new jobs, and many suffered a decline in their standard of living, laying the foundation for an era of populist resentment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025
Consequently, the average American household is now paying more to sustain their standard of living.
From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025
Most say their standard of living is better than their parents’ and imagine that their children will do better still.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
