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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While the message on eggs has shifted over time, there’s now broad agreement that eggs can be part of a balanced, heart-healthy diet, Mroz-Planells told Health.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 2 Aug. 2025
The scientists found that each potato genome carried a balanced mosaic of genes from the tomato and Etuberosum lineages.
—Nora Bradford, Scientific American, 31 July 2025
These might be the two best teams in the Bravo League, which is a balanced six-team group.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
Williams’ performance matches the intent of this historical work: to be clear, balanced, yet moving.
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“Balanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balanced. Accessed 7 Aug. 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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