the American dream
noun phrase
variants
or the American Dream
: a happy way of living that is thought of by many Americans as something that can be achieved by anyone in the U.S. especially by working hard and becoming successful
With good jobs, a nice house, two children, and plenty of money, they believed they were living the American dream.
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These are people who work hard, pay taxes, build communities and believe in the American dream.
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Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2025
The drag star continued, adding that Beyoncé’s performance of the American dream itself was inspiring to watch.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 28 May 2025
Really, the heart of the show is the entrepreneurs, and the chance to watch the American dream come true before our very eyes.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 16 May 2025
In an era where the American dream feels more like an illusion than an aspiration, consumers are carving out new ways to feel special—even if only for a moment.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
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Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2025
The drag star continued, adding that Beyoncé’s performance of the American dream itself was inspiring to watch.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 28 May 2025
Really, the heart of the show is the entrepreneurs, and the chance to watch the American dream come true before our very eyes.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 16 May 2025
In an era where the American dream feels more like an illusion than an aspiration, consumers are carving out new ways to feel special—even if only for a moment.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for the American dream
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“The American dream.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20American%20dream. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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