as in calm
able to deal with one's own life and with other people in a normal or healthy way
She has many close friends and is remarkably well-balanced for someone who has dealt with her fair share of family problems.
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Recent Examples of well-balanced
However, a lack of variety may lead to nutrient gaps if your meal isn’t well-balanced across food groups.
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Caitlin Beale, Health, 17 Apr. 2026
Springsteen pays tribute to 'maestro' Prince But the weighty undertones of the show were well-balanced with comparatively lighthearted selections that provided an escape from the intensity.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
This sturdy and well-balanced foldable bookshelf can hold heavy items while still being light enough to move around easily.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Dependable and well-balanced, the Cuisinart is a solid mid-tier performer.
—Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The Americans have star power and depth at every position and are well-balanced on offense and defense.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Depending on your skin’s needs, Cica can help refine texture, diminish blemishes, calm redness, and keep the skin supple and well-balanced.
—Alice Abbiadati, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
The seasoning was well-balanced and the still-ever-so-crisp texture of the beans was a welcome surprise.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
The data is really clear that restrictive diets don’t work because many of them are not well-balanced and people have a hard time being on them for a long time.
—Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
Caitlin Beale, Health, 17 Apr. 2026
Springsteen pays tribute to 'maestro' Prince But the weighty undertones of the show were well-balanced with comparatively lighthearted selections that provided an escape from the intensity.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
This sturdy and well-balanced foldable bookshelf can hold heavy items while still being light enough to move around easily.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Dependable and well-balanced, the Cuisinart is a solid mid-tier performer.
—Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The Americans have star power and depth at every position and are well-balanced on offense and defense.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Depending on your skin’s needs, Cica can help refine texture, diminish blemishes, calm redness, and keep the skin supple and well-balanced.
—Alice Abbiadati, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
The seasoning was well-balanced and the still-ever-so-crisp texture of the beans was a welcome surprise.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
The data is really clear that restrictive diets don’t work because many of them are not well-balanced and people have a hard time being on them for a long time.
—Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-balanced
Adjective
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If caught in a rip current, remain calm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2026
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Choose clear words to build calm, trust, and workable agreements.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Set the scene Deliberately designed like a modern-day Acropolis, Amanzoe is poised on a hilltop with wide-screen views of the rolling valleys and smooth seas of the Peloponnese.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Enthusiasts love it for its voluptuous beauty and buttery-smooth typing action.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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The top floor isn’t just an event space with a panoramic view; Tsien describes it as a serene, almost spiritual space.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
4 June 2026
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Blue-toned light may look serene.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Americans have known Fox News’s Kayleigh McEnany as the composed woman behind the podium, forcefully defending administration policy in the White House briefing room, sparring with reporters on live television, or navigating the relentless pressures of national politics.—
Kiara Moore,
The Washington Examiner,
17 May 2026
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McIlroy overcame some early inconsistency to put together a composed round, while Burns leaned on excellent ball-striking to match him at the top.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The governor continued her call for peaceful demonstrations and urged outside agitators to stay home.—
Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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After peaceful demonstrations were put down with lethal force, many opponents of military rule took up arms, and large parts of the country are now embroiled in conflict.—
Grant Peck,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Excessive Heat When temperatures sit at a steady high, tomato plants get stressed.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria — like South Africa — had been easing monetary policy before the conflict broke out, but chose to hold their lending rates steady in recent weeks.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Lucy is very isolated in this superficially tranquil domestic setting, separated from friends, far from her mother, dependent on Philip, and not even entirely fluent in German.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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The Orangery, one of nearly a dozen gardens, provides an exotic and tranquil refuge to recovery from the adrenaline.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But the mayor ought to answer why, in light of this seeming betrayal, businesses still should feel confident discussing sensitive matters with him.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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The jury, under the excellent presidency of Park Chan-wook, who was both generous and confident, had extremely varied and highly democratic debates.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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“Well-balanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-balanced. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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