: the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal
lifestyles that promote wellness
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Daily exercise is proven to promote wellness.
discounted gym memberships are part of the company's employee wellness program
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Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 14 Apr. 2026
New health and wellness benefits will also mean more medical staff, mental health reimbursements and pregnancy protections, including obtaining consent before trading a pregnant player.
—Zoya Wazir, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
There’s also a movie theater, as well as a recording studio/office and a gym and wellness area.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
Popular in the wellness community, homemade rosemary brews are used for everything from hair rinses to facial mists and to jazz up one's hydration intake.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for wellness
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“Wellness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wellness. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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wellness
noun
well·ness
-nəs 
: the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal
lifestyles that promote wellness
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