well-being
noun
well-be·ing
ˈwel-ˈbē-iŋ 
: the state of being happy, healthy, or prosperous : welfare
Examples of well-being in a Sentence
we're only doing this for your own well-being
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In 2010, Bergman/Rivera chose to deepen its involvement with farmers by implementing practices designed not only to improve their well-being, health and income, but also to monitor climate impact and environmental data more closely.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
But a 2024 National Bureau of Economic Research working paper showed that the erasure of medical debt did not affect mental health, physical health, health care use or financial well-being.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Survive by focusing on well-being, and self-nurture until early April when stars turn around.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
The personal finance website evaluated all 50 state capitals across 48 metrics, including affordability, economic well-being, education, health care and quality of life.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
But a 2024 National Bureau of Economic Research working paper showed that the erasure of medical debt did not affect mental health, physical health, health care use or financial well-being.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Survive by focusing on well-being, and self-nurture until early April when stars turn around.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
The personal finance website evaluated all 50 state capitals across 48 metrics, including affordability, economic well-being, education, health care and quality of life.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 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 19 Feb. 2026.
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