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well-being

noun

ˈwel-ˈbē-iŋ How to pronounce well-being (audio)
Definition of well-beingnext
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 Alabama sued the social media company in 2025 claiming that the platform had negative effects on the mental well-being of youths. — ABC News, 25 Sep. 2026 Parents on advisory boards also talked about feeling overwhelmed by competing demands, stress and concerns about teens’ well-being. — Crystal Cederna, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026 Officers then forced entry into the apartment to check on the well-being of those inside. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026 All of those investments may be important, but many entrepreneurs struggle to invest the same level of time and intentionality into their own well-being. — Jerry Bobb, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for well-being
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-being
  1. welfare
  2. interest
  3. health
  4. happiness
  5. sake
  6. success
Noun
  • Her Social Democratic predecessor, Gerhard Schröder, did the same in 2004 after his popularity sank during a drive to reform Germany's welfare system.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • For much of the 20th century, Guatemalans who advocated for self-government, equality before the law, and the welfare of the majority—that is, social democrats—knew that the state might try to kill them.
    — Will Freeman, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of welfare
Noun
  • The Moroccan pattern brings visual interest, while the soft surface gives bare feet a comfortable landing and takes the chill out of hardwood or tile floors.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026
  • In its latest quarterly filing, the company said that, as of June, every 100-basis point (1 percentage point) increase in rates could result in a $30 million jump in its interest expense, based on the balance of its outstanding floating rate debt.
    — Kif Leswing,Isabel O'Brien,Seema Mody, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of interest
Noun
  • Certain health conditions and changes in your red blood cells can affect the results.
    — Yolanda Harris, AJC.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Organizers say the initiative combines nutrition and education, providing seniors with healthy food options while offering resources about Alzheimer's prevention and brain health.
    — Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of health
Noun
  • Vacation photos emphasize happiness even when the experience was stressful.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Love is actually heartbreak, pain, anguish, but the myth of love is happiness and joy.
    — Norah O'Donnell, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of happiness
Noun
  • Harry and Meghan, for their children's sake, should work toward peace with the family.
    — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • People want fun objects in their house just for the sake of those existing.
    — Debbie Elliott, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of sake
Noun
  • Opened in 2023 in the Westchester town of Harrison, this all-day cafe from sisters (and NYC natives) Charlotte and Carrie Denoyer quickly took off in part due to the runaway success of the wide-ranging menu's burger.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • If enough people use these tools, humans without them will have little chance of success.
    — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of success

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“Well-being.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-being. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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