well-being
noun
well-be·ing
ˈwel-ˈbē-iŋ 
: the state of being happy, healthy, or prosperous : welfare
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we're only doing this for your own well-being
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Where regulation is extensive but the consequences involve human well-being, the healthcare archetype holds.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026
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In 2014, Simmons abruptly vanished from the public eye, sparking years of speculation about his whereabouts and well-being.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026
The privacy, safety and well-being of every child, parent, employee, and visitor remain a priority of our franchisees.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 1 May 2026
In 2014, Simmons abruptly vanished from the public eye, sparking years of speculation about his whereabouts and well-being.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 1 May 2026
During the grueling descent to the lowlands, the parting gift fortified us while providing a constant reminder of Dorje’s concern for our well-being.
—Geoff Childs, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for well-being
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“Well-being.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-being. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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