bal·anced
ˈba-lən(t)st 
: 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]
balanced
2 of 2past tense and past participle of balance entry 1
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Adjective
no balanced person would believe that their dog's bark was actually the voice of God
a balanced arrangement of the furniture made the room look more spacious
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 8 Dec. 2025
Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon is known for being a well-balanced bourbon composed of more than 200 flavor notes such as bold grain and wood, sweet aromatics as well as spice, fruit, and floral notes.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Dec. 2025
Healthy people who eat a balanced diet are generally able to get enough vitamin A from food and don't require vitamin A supplements.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 8 Dec. 2025
But defensively, Cincinnati faces a tough challenge containing Buffalo’s balanced offense, which thrives on both the run and play-action, and will need to force turnovers or risk being outclassed.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Incorporating avocado into a balanced diet could improve diet quality and nutrient intake.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 8 Dec. 2025
Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon is known for being a well-balanced bourbon composed of more than 200 flavor notes such as bold grain and wood, sweet aromatics as well as spice, fruit, and floral notes.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Dec. 2025
Healthy people who eat a balanced diet are generally able to get enough vitamin A from food and don't require vitamin A supplements.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 8 Dec. 2025
But defensively, Cincinnati faces a tough challenge containing Buffalo’s balanced offense, which thrives on both the run and play-action, and will need to force turnovers or risk being outclassed.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025
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“Balanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balanced. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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balanced
adjective
bal·anced
-ən(t)st
1
: having the physiologically active elements mutually counteracting
a balanced solution
2
of a diet or ration
: furnishing all needed nutrients in the amount, form, and proportions needed to support healthy growth and productivity
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