: the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal
lifestyles that promote wellness
Examples of wellness in a Sentence
Daily exercise is proven to promote wellness.
discounted gym memberships are part of the company's employee wellness program
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 16 May 2025
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Business was fueled by health and wellness items as well as groceries.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Read more: Prevention & Treatment Diet and Nutrition 17 Sources
Mutchler is an award-winning journalist specializing in health and wellness content.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 15 May 2025
The ones most frequently name-checked on TikTok—or in group chats or over brunch tables—are produced by a growing list of start-up wellness brands with bright packaging and cutesy euphemisms.
—Fiorella Valdesolo, Allure, 14 May 2025
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“Wellness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wellness. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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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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