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well-being
noun
well-be·ing
ˈwel-ˈbē-iŋ
: the state of being happy, healthy, or prosperous : welfare
Examples of well-being in a Sentence
we're only doing this for your own well-being
Recent Examples on the Web
School districts across 19 states claim tech companies like Meta, Google, TikTok and Snap do not implement features like age verification or session timeouts which can detrimentally affect the well-being of children.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Another survey of Flint and non-Flint moms before and after Rx Kids began looked at maternal well-being and financial security for families.
—Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 8 Dec. 2024
The sense of well-being also stems from the fact that the Indonesian film industry is on a high right now with Association of Indonesian Film Producers (APROFI) chair Edwin Nazir noting that admissions are at 74 million in early December.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Dec. 2024
Travelers are redefining holiday traditions to prioritize their values and well-being.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1561, in the meaning defined above
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“Well-being.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-being. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
well-being
noun
well-be·ing
ˈwel-ˈbē-iŋ
: the state of being happy, healthy, or prosperous : welfare
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