as in calm
able to deal with one's own life and with other people in a normal or healthy way
She has many close friends and is remarkably well-balanced for someone who has dealt with her fair share of family problems.
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Recent Examples of well-balanced
Gentle and well-balanced may not be terms often used to describe the ingredient, but in Paltrow’s (surely very soft) hands, anything is possible.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2024
Experts say the best way to get micronutrients is to eat a nutritious and well-balanced diet that contains plenty of fruits, vegetables, lean protein, healthy fats, and whole grains.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 8 Aug. 2024
Related Articles In a statement released Tuesday after the close of the Paris bourse, Nicolas Hieronimus, chief executive officer of L’Oréal, said the group’s growth was well-balanced between value and volume.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Her top tip for healthy hair: My number one advice for maintaining healthy hair is to ensure your scalp is clean and well-balanced.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 24 July 2024
Children who eat an adequate and well-balanced diet may not benefit from supplementation.
—Jenny Friedman, Ms, Parents, 31 Mar. 2024
With a commitment to culinary craftsmanship, juicy and well-balanced Snap-O-Razzo hot dogs are distributed across America via foodservice, retail, and e-commerce.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 Feb. 2024
Even healthy and well-balanced relationships hit snags.
—Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 2 Jan. 2024
Here, the natural sweetness of the potatoes is well-balanced by a savory Parmesan-herb streusel topping.
—Paige Grandjean, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2023
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2024
Experts say the best way to get micronutrients is to eat a nutritious and well-balanced diet that contains plenty of fruits, vegetables, lean protein, healthy fats, and whole grains.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 8 Aug. 2024
Related Articles In a statement released Tuesday after the close of the Paris bourse, Nicolas Hieronimus, chief executive officer of L’Oréal, said the group’s growth was well-balanced between value and volume.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Her top tip for healthy hair: My number one advice for maintaining healthy hair is to ensure your scalp is clean and well-balanced.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 24 July 2024
Children who eat an adequate and well-balanced diet may not benefit from supplementation.
—Jenny Friedman, Ms, Parents, 31 Mar. 2024
With a commitment to culinary craftsmanship, juicy and well-balanced Snap-O-Razzo hot dogs are distributed across America via foodservice, retail, and e-commerce.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 Feb. 2024
Even healthy and well-balanced relationships hit snags.
—Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 2 Jan. 2024
Here, the natural sweetness of the potatoes is well-balanced by a savory Parmesan-herb streusel topping.
—Paige Grandjean, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-balanced
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In years where solar activity is calmer, pockets of cold air form high in the atmosphere, which results in colder winters and stronger easterly winds over northern Europe and the northern U.S..Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
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The first night was calm and he was just getting used to his new environment, but the next morning everything was different.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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But behind every slick interface and smooth user experience lies a critical, often unseen process: Software Testing.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, milk, apple cider, cream, vanilla, and salt, mixing until everything is smooth and combined, about 1 minute.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2024
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This four-building co-op is full of balconies, as shown in this listing photo, and surrounds a serene courtyard.Clio Chang, Curbed, 19 Nov. 2024
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Finding my deer was a serene, surreal moment the first time.Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Previous seasons have highlighted how the club could do with a reliable, composed and proven goalscorer like Toney.Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 16 Aug. 2024
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This leader knows when to lean in, signaling approachability, and when to maintain a composed silence, showcasing quiet confidence.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Would Germany really invade this peaceful little neutral country?Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 25 Nov. 2024
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The motion for the election interference case was approved by Judge Tanya Chutkan, bringing to a close the prosecutorial effort to hold Trump accountable for seeking to thwart the peaceful transfer of power that culminated with his supporters storming the Capitol.Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 25 Nov. 2024
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Slow and steady is the way to go when taking a cold shower.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
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Use gentle, even pressure and keep your wrist steady.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
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Beyond the fact that service excels here, the hotel, which is Coral Gables’ oldest, is an impressive yet tranquil example of Old World elegance.Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Many hot springs throughout the U.S. are accompanied by luxurious resorts for a tranquil trip.Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024
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To sound extra confident, use a downward inflection and speak slowly and deliberately.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Cool, confident and impressively sure of itself, 28 Hong Street is the place go and let yourself be taken with the flow.Paul Caputo, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Well-balanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-balanced. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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