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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Baker's family members are concerned for her well-being and are seeking information on her whereabouts, according to police.
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Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2025
The effects of a single small choice, like what to get for the holidays, will be outweighed by all the other things that influence our kids’ development and well-being.
—Jen Zamzow, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2025
That mix can disrupt physical health and emotional well-being.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Dec. 2025
Assured of his children's well-being, Xavier made the difficult decision to leave Paradise and return to Earth's surface in search of Teri and the truth about her possible survival.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Dec. 2025
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Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2025
The effects of a single small choice, like what to get for the holidays, will be outweighed by all the other things that influence our kids’ development and well-being.
—Jen Zamzow, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2025
That mix can disrupt physical health and emotional well-being.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Dec. 2025
Assured of his children's well-being, Xavier made the difficult decision to leave Paradise and return to Earth's surface in search of Teri and the truth about her possible survival.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for well-being
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“Well-being.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-being. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.
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