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
Also, someone who appreciates the grassy and well-balanced bitterness of a matcha but is in the mood for a roastier flavor (who could blame you, with the temperatures this winter!).
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Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Feb. 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
Declining enrollment means the district may need to shuffle schools, students, or teachers to ensure each school is well attended, and the student-teacher ratios are well-balanced.
—Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Our experts have consistently praised Samsung’s tablets for being reliable and well-balanced, and this one delivers exactly that without adding unnecessary frills.
—PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2025
But even atop those peaks, the orchestra and chorus remained well-balanced, and the chorus’s diction impeccable.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Feb. 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
Declining enrollment means the district may need to shuffle schools, students, or teachers to ensure each school is well attended, and the student-teacher ratios are well-balanced.
—Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Our experts have consistently praised Samsung’s tablets for being reliable and well-balanced, and this one delivers exactly that without adding unnecessary frills.
—PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2025
But even atop those peaks, the orchestra and chorus remained well-balanced, and the chorus’s diction impeccable.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-balanced
Adjective
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Engaging in calm routines helps your home feel safe.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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March 21 – April 19 Stay calm, Aries!—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The lip exfoliators have delicate sugar crystals that gently scrub to reveal smooth, supple, flake-free lips.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Photos and video of Carrey looking decidedly fuller and smoother in the face flooded the internet over the weekend.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Soft, serene greens are everywhere this spring.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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Elsewhere are an office, a wine cellar, and a bonus room with a sauna, while the rear courtyard allows residents to spread out along the infinity pool and spa while taking in serene mountain views.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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At the same time, his tech-entrepreneur client—a longtime friend who also recently decamped from the West Coast—asked that the 2,063-square-foot bachelor pad function as a refuge: plush, composed, and calm in the middle of the city.—
Ian Volner,
Architectural Digest,
26 Feb. 2026
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And so Ekman-Larsson elevated his game and played some of the most physical and composed hockey of his career as the Leafs stumbled.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Shiites also held a peaceful rally in Multan, a city in Punjab province, chanting slogans against Israel and the United States.—
Adil Jawad,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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Lasting peace can only be achieved through peaceful means, including genuine dialogue and negotiations.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Tien’s post-Australia results have been steady rather than spectacular.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Quiet support builds steady trust over time.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Mayreau Beach Club & Villas stands head and shoulders above the rest as an upscale hideaway perched on a blissfully tranquil bay.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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For what's essentially the embryonic form of a massive star, L1544 is a remarkably tranquil place.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The surface of this balance ball has a nonslip coating to provide a confident grip.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Senior forward Lucas Johnson stayed confident.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Well-balanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-balanced. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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