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
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In general, your diet should also be healthy and well-balanced.
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Tasters enjoyed this product—its unique sweetness came from apricot purée (jammy!), which was not overly fruity, and was well-balanced by apple cider vinegar and spices such as garlic and onion powders and paprika.
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PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2025
But even atop those peaks, the orchestra and chorus remained well-balanced, and the chorus’s diction impeccable.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
But our tester says the meals are tasty and well-balanced.
—Kristin Canning, SELF, 14 Aug. 2025
From foraging to fishing to farming, the versatile and well-balanced Trac knife is a worthy outdoor partner from sunup to sundown.
—Brian Higgins, Outside Online, 28 July 2025
This is fresh, well-balanced and has good persistence, with a subtle note of spearmint in the finish.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
In general, your diet should also be healthy and well-balanced.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 19 May 2025
Tasters enjoyed this product—its unique sweetness came from apricot purée (jammy!), which was not overly fruity, and was well-balanced by apple cider vinegar and spices such as garlic and onion powders and paprika.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 May 2025
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“Well-balanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-balanced. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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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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