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
But even atop those peaks, the orchestra and chorus remained well-balanced, and the chorus’s diction impeccable.
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Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
But our tester says the meals are tasty and well-balanced.
—Kristin Canning, SELF, 14 Aug. 2025
From foraging to fishing to farming, the versatile and well-balanced Trac knife is a worthy outdoor partner from sunup to sundown.
—Brian Higgins, Outside Online, 28 July 2025
This is fresh, well-balanced and has good persistence, with a subtle note of spearmint in the finish.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
In general, your diet should also be healthy and well-balanced.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 19 May 2025
Tasters enjoyed this product—its unique sweetness came from apricot purée (jammy!), which was not overly fruity, and was well-balanced by apple cider vinegar and spices such as garlic and onion powders and paprika.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 May 2025
The menu leans toward fresh, light, and well-balanced flavors, steering clear of the heavy, carb-laden breakfasts found on some business-class flights.
—Scott Campbell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
But our tester says the meals are tasty and well-balanced.
—Kristin Canning, SELF, 14 Aug. 2025
From foraging to fishing to farming, the versatile and well-balanced Trac knife is a worthy outdoor partner from sunup to sundown.
—Brian Higgins, Outside Online, 28 July 2025
This is fresh, well-balanced and has good persistence, with a subtle note of spearmint in the finish.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
In general, your diet should also be healthy and well-balanced.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 19 May 2025
Tasters enjoyed this product—its unique sweetness came from apricot purée (jammy!), which was not overly fruity, and was well-balanced by apple cider vinegar and spices such as garlic and onion powders and paprika.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 May 2025
The menu leans toward fresh, light, and well-balanced flavors, steering clear of the heavy, carb-laden breakfasts found on some business-class flights.
—Scott Campbell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-balanced
Adjective
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He was being put through training recently to test his ability to stay calm under pressure as Douglas tried to overstimulate his senses.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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What made the situation a whole lot easier for both of them was the fact that Breezy stayed happy and calm in her car seat through the whole episode.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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When shopping, look for ginger root that is firm and smooth.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Hamblin served the blended three-year-old rye finished in toasted barrel, which had a smooth, almost vanilla taste.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This serene, design-forward space oozes relaxation — cozy up in one of the sculptural chairs and get ready for one of the best massages in town.—
Angela Caraway-Carlton,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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Among the Trees and Hilltops After Nobu’s serene luxury, Acre Resort was a lush escape.—
Lisa Greissinger,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Only on particularly bumpy tarmac did the GTS-spec suspension become too jarring with the adaptive dampers stiffened up in sport mode, but switching them to normal offered the best of both worlds—excellent, composed body control and tuning that ironed out imperfections remarkably well.—
Peter Nelson,
Robb Report,
1 Oct. 2025
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The vocabulary being used by Qatar’s prime minister is strong, evocative and damning, a departure from his usual composed response to the incessant twists and turns of trying to end the 23-month war in Gaza.—
Paula Hancocks,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Following the release, Hamas members who commit to peaceful coexistence and disarmament would receive amnesty, with safe passage offered to those wishing to leave Gaza for countries that have agreed to receive them.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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After Russia launched its full-scale invasion of its peaceful neighbor in 2022, zoo workers and local volunteers rushed to save thousands of animals at imminent risk of annihilation from missile attacks and shelling.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Moore’s leading first-place total of nine votes remained steady from our initial week of polling.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Even short, steady sessions a few times a week can add up to meaningful gains in muscle, metabolism, and overall health.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Time,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The tranquil, upscale neighborhood of Pacific Palisades was devastated by the wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles County in January, destroying thousands of structures—including the home of celebrities such as Jeff Bridges, Paris Hilton, and Billy Crystal.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Out-of-towners were enjoying the warm weather and music on an outdoor deck at the American Fish Company in Southport, a small and tranquil city near the mouth of the Cape Fear River, when gunshots rang out.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Stankonia collaborators remember Outkast feeling confident during recording sessions for their fourth studio album, which has been lauded for bringing the Dirty South hip-hop sensibility to such genres as funk, gospel and psychedelia.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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But the Cardinals' legend is confident that the underdog can come out on top.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Well-balanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-balanced. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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