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
While that is undeniably an important factor, we know other expats here in Cuenca sharing a similar standard of living whose budgets far exceed ours.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 2, 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
The most marked manifestation of the trend was an enhanced standard of living for Rad Lab scientists placed on the government payroll as consultants.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
