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 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.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-balanced
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From clever packing solutions and cozy in-flight accessories, to tiny upgrades that make a huge difference midair, all of these travel hacks are pilot-approved for keeping your journey calm, clean, and surprisingly comfortable from takeoff to touchdown.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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Pasolini works in an atmosphere of calm.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Most of the frog’s body is smooth, while the sides, throat, chest and stomach have some small bumps, according to the study.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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That means official inflation readings may be smoother than the real-world volatility consumers experience, particularly for categories where local price swings or shortages matter most, such as in beef prices.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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Imposing granite cliff faces like Half Dome and El Capitan, serene meadows and forests, and the picturesque Merced River, all tend to come to mind.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Researchers at the University of Arizona later observed that green light—which is strongly reflected at us by plants—also triggers a release of natural opioids, promoting a serene state.—
Rowan Jacobsen,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Senne Lammens continuing his composed start to his United career could at least counteract those types of chances for Brighton, while Amorim’s defenders will need to be astute to the movement of Hurzeler’s front-line.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 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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Fall boating can mean peaceful days on Arkansas' large reservoirs while many hunters begin to hit the woods instead of the water.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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But the enormous turnout for the largely peaceful demonstrations appeared to stiffen their resolve.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
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After which radiolarians sink, producing a steady snowfall of delicate glasswork onto the ocean floor.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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With short-term interest rates declining, returns on Berkshire’s massive cash and Treasury portfolio are likely to come under pressure, limiting a source of steady income that has bolstered recent results.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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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
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As a direct result of this, businesses end up with managers who aren’t confident in their ability to lead, and who struggle to deal with the various challenges that come with managing people, leading both employees and struggling managers to resign.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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In fact, Golden State was feeling so confident that their television network decided to take a playful jab at Lakers superstar LeBron James.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Well-balanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-balanced. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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