: the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal
lifestyles that promote wellness
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Daily exercise is proven to promote wellness.
discounted gym memberships are part of the company's employee wellness program
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Petite Acres will open its doors in New Buffalo, a small town hugging the Lake Michigan shoreline, with 12 residential-style suites, lush gardens, wellness programming, an events hall, and a bar.
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Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Supporters say the diet can boost energy, improve digestion and promote overall wellness.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Petite Acres will open its doors in New Buffalo, a small town hugging the Lake Michigan shoreline, with 12 residential-style suites, lush gardens, wellness programming, an events hall, and a bar.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
It’s widely considered one of the world’s most addictive substances — yet influencers are pitching nicotine as a wellness tool.
—Kimberly Richardson, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
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“Wellness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wellness. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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wellness
noun
well·ness
-nəs 
: the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal
lifestyles that promote wellness
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