: the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal
lifestyles that promote wellness
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
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The event will focus on wisdom and wellness, featuring engaging speakers, meaningful conversations, and breathtaking coastal views paired with exceptional cuisine, according to a news release.
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Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Many big-name executives stay in luxury chalets, marketed as high-end corporate retreats with wellness centers, private gyms, Jacuzzis, full wait staff, and private chefs.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 20 Jan. 2026
For long-term wellness, consistency matters more than any single food, Poon said.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Now, social media feeds are awash with content from crunchy moms whose videos appear alongside clips about wellness, healthy eating and exercise.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
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Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Many big-name executives stay in luxury chalets, marketed as high-end corporate retreats with wellness centers, private gyms, Jacuzzis, full wait staff, and private chefs.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 20 Jan. 2026
For long-term wellness, consistency matters more than any single food, Poon said.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Now, social media feeds are awash with content from crunchy moms whose videos appear alongside clips about wellness, healthy eating and exercise.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for wellness
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“Wellness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wellness. Accessed 22 Jan. 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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