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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Looking ahead, protecting Allen and keeping the offense balanced will be critical as Buffalo closes out a schedule that includes Cincinnati, a trip to New England, Cleveland, and late tests against Philadelphia and the Jets.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2025
No-Bake Energy Bites No-bake energy bites combine rolled oats, chia seeds, and nut butter for a balanced mix of fiber, protein, and healthy fats.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 1 Dec. 2025
Contributor Yelena Moroz Alpert tested out the Natural Luxury Hybrid Mattress, and raves about the organic materials and medium-firm, balanced feel.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
In practice, that meant doing well-baby checkups, mixing up a homemade version of Pedialyte, and lecturing mothers on the value of a balanced diet, which was kind of absurd, given the difficulty of growing vegetables in sand.
—Janet Rich Edwards, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
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“Balanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balanced. Accessed 8 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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