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.

Examples of the American dream in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Fair taxation keeps the American dream alive while addressing federal debt challenges Many business leaders have found fault in both parties’ tax policy records—leaving much room in the middle for Harris to bridge the gap. —

Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 26 July 2024 Biden solved an old problem with a family-friendly measure that will increase tax revenue and ensure that families get a crack at the American dream. —

Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2024 But Walz is hoping Vance’s experiences will be seen by voters less as a sign of achieving the American dream through hard work than cronyism among a wealthy elite. —

David Mark, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Aug. 2024 Biden solved an old problem with a family-friendly measure that will increase tax revenues and ensure that families get a crack at the American dream. —

Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the American dream

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