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
The menu leans toward fresh, light, and well-balanced flavors, steering clear of the heavy, carb-laden breakfasts found on some business-class flights.
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Scott Campbell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
The cooked cereal maltiness is well-balanced by the sweetness, creating a full-bodied, smooth, and creamy mouthfeel with a distinct weight.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
In general, your diet should also be healthy and well-balanced.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2025
The business is well-balanced between its four product categories — eye, face, lip and nail, according to Oster-Daum.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 5 Feb. 2025
Eat healthfully: Maintaining a healthy and well-balanced diet is vital for bone health.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025
With a 29-12-3 record and well-balanced performance across the board, there won’t be many poor report-card grades handed out.
—Jesse Granger, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
The whisky is smooth, creamy, and well-balanced on the palate, offering flavors of vanilla, lemon zest, and gentle peat smoke.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The flavorful, spicy and well-balanced sandwich is a culinary revelation for me.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
Scott Campbell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
The cooked cereal maltiness is well-balanced by the sweetness, creating a full-bodied, smooth, and creamy mouthfeel with a distinct weight.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
In general, your diet should also be healthy and well-balanced.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2025
The business is well-balanced between its four product categories — eye, face, lip and nail, according to Oster-Daum.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 5 Feb. 2025
Eat healthfully: Maintaining a healthy and well-balanced diet is vital for bone health.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025
With a 29-12-3 record and well-balanced performance across the board, there won’t be many poor report-card grades handed out.
—Jesse Granger, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
The whisky is smooth, creamy, and well-balanced on the palate, offering flavors of vanilla, lemon zest, and gentle peat smoke.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The flavorful, spicy and well-balanced sandwich is a culinary revelation for me.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-balanced
Adjective
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The evening is expected to be calm and mild with a low of 57.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2025
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The best way to respond to a tantrum is to remain calm, and attempt to distract the child, such as with a change of location or even making a funny face, according to the Mayo Clinic.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Antioxidant-rich extracts from green tea and ginseng nourish, while lactic acid works in tandem to offer gentle exfoliation for a smoother texture.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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There's a thumb throttle to the left of the riser bar for pedal-free rolling, while a Shimano 8-speed drive promises smooth shifting and more flexible ride options.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Hotel is a luxury resort located along the serene mangroves, offering a peaceful escape while still being close to the action of the downtown.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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Since then, the Rockefellers have been stewards of this serene stretch of land, donating vast swaths to public use—including the park preserve and the Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Eliot compares this style to Rory McIlroy lining up a putt to win the Masters: focused, composed, blocking out distractions.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The sets had their ups and downs: some of the improvisations were gorgeous, but the more composed elements felt messy.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Together, these two pros deliver a Sunday to-do list that will hopefully create a more peaceful and efficient week ahead.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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The meeting lasted about 15 minutes inside St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, where Francis often preached the need for a peaceful end to the war, just before Trump and Zelenskyy took their seats at the outdoor funeral service.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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It’s been a place that has been steady through all the change our family has been through the past 10 years.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars are steady at No. 1 on the Billboard Global Excl.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Soft, soothing shades like dusty blues, sage greens and warm neutrals can help create a tranquil mood.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Photo: Lourenco Teixeira de Abreu For a more tranquil coastal retreat, Mélides offers a quieter escape with wilder, more secluded beaches—perhaps what first drew Christian Louboutin and Vincent Van Duysen, both of whom have homes in the area.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And over the opening month of this season, Yamamoto’s confident mound presence has been mirrored behind the scenes, the pitcher becoming more vocal in game-planning meetings and assured in his clubhouse demeanor.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Both Roseman and Sirianni were confident that Mukuba could deliver the same blows in the NFL despite being undersized.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Well-balanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-balanced. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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