as in welfare
the state of doing well especially in relation to one's happiness or success
we're only doing this for your own well-being
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Recent Examples of well-being
Allow the rhythms of Mother Nature to support your sensitivity and emotional well-being.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Let yourself be seen, but not at the cost of your well-being.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
Good people shouldn’t have to fight so hard and risk their lives for well-being and respect.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
The safety and well-being of our students, faculty, and staff remain our highest priority.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for well-being
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Let yourself be seen, but not at the cost of your well-being.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
Good people shouldn’t have to fight so hard and risk their lives for well-being and respect.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
The safety and well-being of our students, faculty, and staff remain our highest priority.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for well-being
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-being
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On one hand, there’s a strong humanitarian impulse and concern for collective welfare.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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In November, the Indian government announced reforms, consolidating 29 separate labor laws into four comprehensive codes, walking a tightrope between balancing business interests and employee welfare.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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Proposals to cap credit card interest rates are just such an example.—
Matthew Kandrach,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Federal Reserve has lowered its benchmark interest rate by nearly two percentage points since late 2024.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Anyone who is experiencing negative health effects of cannabis should see a medical professional for help.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The bill would set enforceable health and safety standards, mandating independent inspections and requiring transparency in reporting habitability issues such as water damage, humidity and mold.—
JAMES HERRERA MONTEREY HERALD,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Generosity creates significantly more happiness than consumption.—
Sahil Bloom,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2026
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Although political discourse often triggers stress, the Party Line project hopes to facilitate meaningful and kind conversations that activate happiness-boosting neurotransmitters.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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G4Free EverGoing Yoga Pants My mom refuses to be uncomfortable for the sake of fashion, especially on travel days, which is why yoga pants like these are a staple in her capsule wardrobe.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2026
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How many people really are willing to sacrifice so much for the sake of just being human?—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
30 Jan. 2026
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The continued success of this residency — which is the longest in Sphere history — is further proof of the undying love for the Eagles, which got their start as the backing band for Linda Ronstadt in 1971.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Trump appears to be aware of the stock market’s performance and views the market as a barometer for his success.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Well-being.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-being. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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