bal·anced
ˈba-lən(t)st 
: being in a state of balance : having different parts or elements properly or effectively arranged, proportioned, regulated, considered, etc.
a balanced diet
a balanced blend of ingredients
balanced flavors
a football team with a balanced offense
providing a balanced solution
a fair and balanced assessment
trying to lead a more balanced life
a balanced budget [=a budget in which total revenues equal or exceed total expenses]
balanced
2 of 2past tense and past participle of balance entry 1
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no balanced person would believe that their dog's bark was actually the voice of God
a balanced arrangement of the furniture made the room look more spacious
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For a more balanced strategy, the Trefis High Quality portfolio has delivered strong results, returning over 91% since launch—outpacing broader benchmarks.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Lots of people love Global knives are beloved by many for their middle of the road price and balanced, lightweight feel.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
Getting enough sleep, working on stress management techniques, eating a balanced diet and exercising have all been shown to lessen depression symptoms.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025
The result of our negotiations is a common-sense, balanced budget that meets uncertainty from Washington with clarity and innovation from Annapolis.
—Wes Moore, Baltimore Sun, 12 Apr. 2025
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“Balanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balanced. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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balanced
adjective
bal·anced
-ən(t)st
1
: having the physiologically active elements mutually counteracting
a balanced solution
2
of a diet or ration
: furnishing all needed nutrients in the amount, form, and proportions needed to support healthy growth and productivity
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