balanced

adjective

bal·anced | \ ˈba-lən(t)st

Definition of balanced

: being in a state of balance : having different parts or elements properly or effectively arranged, proportioned, regulated, considered, etc. a balanced diet a balanced blend of ingredients balanced flavors a football team with a balanced offense providing a balanced solution a fair and balanced assessment trying to lead a more balanced life a balanced budget [=a budget in which total revenues equal or exceed total expenses]

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Germany is projected to have a balanced budget after last year’s surplus of €11.2 billion, its fifth annual surplus in a row. — Walter Russell Mead, WSJ, "NATO Is Dying, but Don’t Blame Trump," 25 Mar. 2019 Wochit How to maintain a balanced academic and personal life? — Stacy Sullivan, azcentral, "High school graduates of azcentral's media innovation camp imagine future of news," 3 July 2018 The 4-Step Program assists individuals in all stages of recovery by: (1) building and maintaining motivation (2) coping with urges (3) managing thoughts, feelings and behaviors and (4) living a balanced life. — Lake County News-Sun, "Calendar: Summer Arts Festival this weekend in Lake Bluff," 11 June 2018 The new star of 'The Affair' talks staying confident, embracing a balanced life, and finding true happiness. — Amy Spencer, Health.com, "Sanaa Lathan Talks Self-Care, Body Image, and That “Bizarre" Beyonce-Biting Rumor," 8 May 2018 This addiction recovery support group follows a four-point program that offers tools and techniques including building and maintaining motivation; coping with urges; managing thoughts, feelings and behaviors; and living a balanced life. — Linda Mcintosh, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Women's club helps families with kids in hospital...more community news," 12 Feb. 2018 The skin becomes balanced and glowing and clients tell me their pores feel smaller. — Rachel Marlowe, Vogue, "The Beauty Pop-Ups to Know in New York Ahead of the Met Gala," 1 May 2019 Demand and supply in the U.S. logistics sector is looking more balanced every day. — Paul Page, WSJ, "Today’s Logistics Report: Amazon China Powers Down; Balance in Warehousing; Shipbuilding on Idle," 18 Apr. 2019 Total Expert Score: 84/100 | Consumer Score: 77% give it 4 stars or higher This balanced compact is a smart upgrade from your smartphone cam. — Paige Szmodis, Popular Mechanics, "The 10 Best Compact Digital Cameras for Capturing Your Adventures," 17 Apr. 2019

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