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: the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal
lifestyles that promote wellness
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Examples of wellness in a Sentence
Daily exercise is proven to promote wellness.
discounted gym memberships are part of the company's employee wellness program
Recent Examples on the Web
Thankfully, Nordstrom carries wellness gems to keep our bodies, minds, and faces in tip-top shape.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 5 Oct. 2024
Sustainability is crucial for salons, given the negative environmental impact of the beauty and wellness industry.
—Kelley Swing, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
But health and wellness starts with your relationship with yourself, so Strive talks about that.
—Kenneth J. Williams Jr., Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Homelessness is dramatically affecting the public safety of our communities, the health and wellness of our neighborhoods, and diminishing the quality of life across California.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1653, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near wellness
Cite this Entry
“Wellness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wellness. Accessed 13 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
wellness
noun
well·ness
-nəs
: the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal
lifestyles that promote wellness
Medical Definition
wellness
noun
well·ness
: the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal
lifestyles that promote wellness
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