: 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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Catherine Pearson, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
Skin health is not just about treatments but about understanding the unique journey of each individual — balancing science, wellness, and care.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Some wellness plans include coverage for spaying and neutering new pets.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
Now, the wellness scene has taken a shine to supplemental NAD+ as an anti-aging treatment, via pills or intravenous drips—as taken, for example, by Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner on an episode of The Kardashians.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Wellness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wellness. Accessed 15 Jan. 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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