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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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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The best mattresses of 2026 Dreamcloud Premier Hybrid As expected for a hybrid, the DreamCloud Premier mattress offers a balanced mix of plush comfort and reliable support.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
In addition, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, is seeking a constitutional amendment to require a balanced budget and cap federal spending growth.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
By the end of this year’s legislative session, the General Assembly in Annapolis fulfilled its constitutional obligation to pass a balanced budget.
—Jason Gallion, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
Allowing kids to enjoy treats alongside balanced meals can help foster a healthy relationship with food.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Balanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balanced. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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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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