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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
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World-Class Spa & Wellness: The resort offers a luxurious spa with 11 treatment rooms, a hydro-thermal experience and a state-of-the-art fitness center to foster relaxation and well-being.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Participants take those skills home, improving their communication with family, their relationships within the community, and their overall well-being.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
This is the path to health, well-being, and fulfillment.
—Vivek H. Murthy, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Jackson didn’t comment on the estimate, but said the launch results from Credo’s shoppers having a greater focus on beauty as a vehicle of well-being.
—James Manso, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
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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 18 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
well-being
noun
well-be·ing
ˈwel-ˈbē-iŋ
: the state of being happy, healthy, or prosperous : welfare
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