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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Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
Plus, there is a business advantage to making investments in your employees’ well-being.
—Dan Amos, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
These injuries not only affected my physical health but also my emotional well-being and self-esteem.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Focusing on your child's happiness and well-being matters more than adhering to a specific parenting style.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 3 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 11 Feb. 2026.
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