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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Miller is passionate about empowering others by providing information on the connection between physical health, lifestyle choices, and mental well-being.
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Nia Bowers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Ben Atar's post soon spread, and her claims were shared by users on other social media platforms amid online speculation about the whereabouts and well-being of the president, who at that time had not been seen in public since a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
While surveys and formal data collection are valuable tools for assessing employee well-being, nothing replaces the impact of leaders who are present and engaged.
—Clare Miller, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
But one study conducted by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development argues that even one hour of homework per day can be detrimental to a child’s well-being.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
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Nia Bowers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Ben Atar's post soon spread, and her claims were shared by users on other social media platforms amid online speculation about the whereabouts and well-being of the president, who at that time had not been seen in public since a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
While surveys and formal data collection are valuable tools for assessing employee well-being, nothing replaces the impact of leaders who are present and engaged.
—Clare Miller, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
But one study conducted by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development argues that even one hour of homework per day can be detrimental to a child’s well-being.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
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 10 Sep. 2025.
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