: the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal
lifestyles that promote wellness
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Examples of wellness in a Sentence
Daily exercise is proven to promote wellness.
discounted gym memberships are part of the company's employee wellness program
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Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 May 2024
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Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 May 2024
It’s designed to highlight activism, wellness and environment sustainability.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 13 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for wellness
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“Wellness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wellness. Accessed 19 May. 2024.
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wellness
noun
well·ness
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: the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal
lifestyles that promote wellness
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