health

noun

ˈhelth How to pronounce health (audio)
Definition of healthnext
1
as in fitness
the condition of being sound in body Sam gradually regained his health after a long bout with cholera

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2
as in condition
a state of being or fitness a country in good economic health now that the recession is past

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Recent Examples of health Veteran sports reporter Michael Wilbon is taking a time out to deal with unspecified health problems. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026 Carrots and sweet potatoes are both starchy and sweet root vegetables rich in vitamin A and beta-carotene (which the body converts into vitamin A), but each offers a unique nutritional profile and potential health benefits. — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 2 Nov. 2026 An official cause of death has not yet been revealed, though according to the Detroit Free Press, Atkins had been battling health issues related to diabetes in recent years. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2026 The providers, represented by SEIU Local 73, delivered a 10-day strike notice to the health system Friday. — Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for health
Recent Examples of Synonyms for health
  1. fitness
  2. condition
  3. wellness
  4. shape
  5. healthiness
  6. strength
  7. soundness
  8. wholesomeness
Noun
  • The main room has a fireplace, tables and chairs, and lots of floor space for yoga, Pilates or other fitness classes.
    — Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
  • In 2022, Jontay had met Johnny Kalaj, a heavily tattooed fitness influencer.
    — New Yorker, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of fitness
Noun
  • The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening and Monday morning commutes.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Misty mornings walking the ancient tracks and climbing tors, afternoons yomping across moorland in conditions that demand retreating somewhere cozy for a hot bath and a roaring fire.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of condition
Noun
  • Her interests range from women’s health and wellness to travel, food, and design, with writing published in titles including Condé Nast Traveller, Glamour, Stylist, Cosmopolitan, and Marie Claire.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The studio focuses on recovery and helping clients incorporate alternative wellness treatments into their routines.
    — Evan Moore November 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of wellness
Noun
  • It's arranged into an L-shape around a terrace, creating a home designed to embrace indoor/outdoor living.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Tough, hardy junipers come in many useful sizes and shapes, from trailing junipers that can work as ground covers to tall, slender trees.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of shape
Noun
  • Unfortunately, Americans have proved themselves to be suckers for packaging that conveys a food’s healthiness, Bragg said.
    — Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 23 Aug. 2025
Definition of healthiness
Noun
  • Jax, a tremendous force at 6-0, 260, displays impressive power, strength, and mobility as an agile powerhouse athlete.
    — James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The gym is expansive by hotel standards, with cardio machines, strength-training equipment, and a packed schedule of daily classes ranging from yoga and barre to HIIT and spin.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of strength
Noun
  • Every horse is vetted for soundness, the buyers given detailed reports about its health, but DeVaux trusts herself as much as anyone.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The allegations could call into question the soundness of criminal cases based on the involved officers’ arrests.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of soundness
Noun
  • The more one tries to fabricate wholesomeness, the more people try to find the mess underneath.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Small things in Stella’s room — the lava lamp, Hello Kitty — that evoke the wholesomeness and innocence of a child.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of wholesomeness

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“Health.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/health. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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