well-being
noun
well-be·ing
ˈwel-ˈbē-iŋ 
: the state of being happy, healthy, or prosperous : welfare
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we're only doing this for your own well-being
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Proposals aimed at boosting Connecticut’s international profile have largely come out of the legislature’s Commerce Committee, which focuses on the state’s economic well-being.
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P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
Non-economic damages are designed to compensate you for how the injury has personally affected your life, well-being, and happiness.
—William Jones, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Throughout high school, Zach has managed the challenges of OCD with remarkable strength, maintaining a strong GPA while prioritizing his well-being.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Because spending time outdoors improves physical and mental well-being, homeowners want to use their backyards more often.
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P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
Non-economic damages are designed to compensate you for how the injury has personally affected your life, well-being, and happiness.
—William Jones, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Throughout high school, Zach has managed the challenges of OCD with remarkable strength, maintaining a strong GPA while prioritizing his well-being.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Because spending time outdoors improves physical and mental well-being, homeowners want to use their backyards more often.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
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 21 Apr. 2026.
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