well-balanced
adjective
well-ba·lanced
ˈwel-ˈba-lən(t)st 
1
: nicely or evenly balanced, arranged, or regulated
a well-balanced diet
a well-balanced attack in football
2
: emotionally or psychologically untroubled
Examples of well-balanced in a Sentence
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Children who eat an adequate and well-balanced diet may not benefit from supplementation.
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Jenny Friedman, Ms, Parents, 31 Mar. 2024
With a commitment to culinary craftsmanship, juicy and well-balanced Snap-O-Razzo hot dogs are distributed across America via foodservice, retail, and e-commerce.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 Feb. 2024
Even healthy and well-balanced relationships hit snags.
—Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 2 Jan. 2024
Here, the natural sweetness of the potatoes is well-balanced by a savory Parmesan-herb streusel topping.
—Paige Grandjean, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2023
Listen now to hear if Chris and Hana can convince Ilana that this recipe walks the high wire between sweet and well-balanced.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 27 July 2023
Each candy is infused with 25mg of premium-grade Delta 8 THC, delivering a potent and well-balanced sense of bliss that can brighten your day.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 July 2023
Compact and well-balanced, the Optika scored near the top in build quality and ergonomics.
—Dave Hurteau, Field & Stream, 10 May 2023
After a slightly raw opening, conductor Simone Young got responsive and well-balanced playing from the orchestra.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas News, 30 Mar. 2023
Jenny Friedman, Ms, Parents, 31 Mar. 2024
With a commitment to culinary craftsmanship, juicy and well-balanced Snap-O-Razzo hot dogs are distributed across America via foodservice, retail, and e-commerce.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 Feb. 2024
Even healthy and well-balanced relationships hit snags.
—Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 2 Jan. 2024
Here, the natural sweetness of the potatoes is well-balanced by a savory Parmesan-herb streusel topping.
—Paige Grandjean, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2023
Listen now to hear if Chris and Hana can convince Ilana that this recipe walks the high wire between sweet and well-balanced.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 27 July 2023
Each candy is infused with 25mg of premium-grade Delta 8 THC, delivering a potent and well-balanced sense of bliss that can brighten your day.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 July 2023
Compact and well-balanced, the Optika scored near the top in build quality and ergonomics.
—Dave Hurteau, Field & Stream, 10 May 2023
After a slightly raw opening, conductor Simone Young got responsive and well-balanced playing from the orchestra.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas News, 30 Mar. 2023
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First Known Use
circa 1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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well-balanced
adjective
well-ba·lanced
-ˈbal-ən(t)st
1
: nicely or evenly balanced, arranged, or regulated
a well-balanced diet
2
: emotionally or psychologically untroubled
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