bal·anced
ˈba-lən(t)st 
: being in a state of balance : having different parts or elements properly or effectively arranged, proportioned, regulated, considered, etc.
a balanced diet
a balanced blend of ingredients
balanced flavors
a football team with a balanced offense
providing a balanced solution
a fair and balanced assessment
trying to lead a more balanced life
a balanced budget [=a budget in which total revenues equal or exceed total expenses]
balanced
2 of 2past tense and past participle of balance entry 1
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no balanced person would believe that their dog's bark was actually the voice of God
a balanced arrangement of the furniture made the room look more spacious
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Lindsey Desoto, Health, 15 Dec. 2025
Both oranges and grapes can be staples in a balanced diet, but each offers its own benefits because of the unique compounds and nutrients found in the fruits.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 15 Dec. 2025
The Patriots have only improved since and now field one of the most effective and balanced offenses in the league, while also excelling on defense and special teams.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025
Mazzei explains that Il Caggio features a combination of factors ideal for Sangiovese, including altitudes between 1,050 and 1,150 feet, which ensure balanced ripening, and deep and well-drained clay, schist, and calcareous marl soils dotted with a type of sandstone that imparts intense minerality.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Butter can be part of a balanced diet, but some types offer more nutrients and fewer additives than others.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 15 Dec. 2025
Both oranges and grapes can be staples in a balanced diet, but each offers its own benefits because of the unique compounds and nutrients found in the fruits.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 15 Dec. 2025
The Patriots have only improved since and now field one of the most effective and balanced offenses in the league, while also excelling on defense and special teams.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025
Mazzei explains that Il Caggio features a combination of factors ideal for Sangiovese, including altitudes between 1,050 and 1,150 feet, which ensure balanced ripening, and deep and well-drained clay, schist, and calcareous marl soils dotted with a type of sandstone that imparts intense minerality.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2025
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“Balanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balanced. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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balanced
adjective
bal·anced
-ən(t)st
1
: having the physiologically active elements mutually counteracting
a balanced solution
2
of a diet or ration
: furnishing all needed nutrients in the amount, form, and proportions needed to support healthy growth and productivity
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