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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Preventive care, which includes routine screenings and annual checkups, is key to identifying health risks early and supporting long-term well-being.
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NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
The administration's constant decision to prioritize the dehumanization of immigrants over the well-being of families represents a system of deliberate neglect designed to punish people for searching for a better life.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The campaign follows a landmark verdict in a social media addiction trial in which a California jury found that YouTube designed its platform to hook young users without concern for their well-being.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Surrounding Fox’s keen central performance are a number of skilled and sensitive portrayals, in particular Swoosie Kurtz, as a lonely co-worker who is genuinely concerned about her young cohort’s well-being.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
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NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
The administration's constant decision to prioritize the dehumanization of immigrants over the well-being of families represents a system of deliberate neglect designed to punish people for searching for a better life.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The campaign follows a landmark verdict in a social media addiction trial in which a California jury found that YouTube designed its platform to hook young users without concern for their well-being.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Surrounding Fox’s keen central performance are a number of skilled and sensitive portrayals, in particular Swoosie Kurtz, as a lonely co-worker who is genuinely concerned about her young cohort’s well-being.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 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 4 Apr. 2026.
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