as in welfare
the state of doing well especially in relation to one's happiness or success
we're only doing this for your own well-being
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Recent Examples of well-being
My partner knows unannounced guests deeply affect my mental well-being and sense of safety.
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Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Topics ranged from the latest research on longevity and vitality, to the powerful role of relationships in well-being, and a compassionate look at brain health and dementia.
—Rancho Santa Fe Review, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Kristen explains to the brainstorming teams that Jennifer is still in the hospital and has been removed from the competition for her own well-being, and Justin chose to be with her rather than take her spot, and that Sieger is back instead.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026
The aim was to introduce lifestyle changes that would balance my doshas and promote well-being.
—Betsy Andrews, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
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Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Topics ranged from the latest research on longevity and vitality, to the powerful role of relationships in well-being, and a compassionate look at brain health and dementia.
—Rancho Santa Fe Review, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Kristen explains to the brainstorming teams that Jennifer is still in the hospital and has been removed from the competition for her own well-being, and Justin chose to be with her rather than take her spot, and that Sieger is back instead.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026
The aim was to introduce lifestyle changes that would balance my doshas and promote well-being.
—Betsy Andrews, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-being
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Buried inside it is a provision that would strip states and communities of the authority to set animal welfare standards and food safety standards for agricultural products sold within their borders.—
Jesse Plunkett,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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His time in office was marked by growth and reform, with a focus on expanding parks and open space, strengthening public safety and improving child welfare.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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Instead, many of the Gulf countries now view Washington as prioritizing Israel’s interests over their own.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Such reins on an industry that has billed itself as capable of extinguishing humankind are, theoretically, in everyone’s interest.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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Thousands of motorcyclists donning their most dapper attire will take to the streets around the world Sunday, May 17, to benefit men’s health issues — including here in Naperville.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Cassidy, who cast a crucial vote for Kennedy to become health secretary, has opposed many of his vaccine policy changes, such as an update to the CDC website suggesting that there could be a link between vaccines and autism.—
Brennan Leach,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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McDonald didn’t bother hiding his happiness as KU’s defense stopped a pivotal fourth down late in the second quarter.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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It’s brought a lot of joy, happiness and success to my life.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Firing Mendoza at this point might just be making a change for the sake of change.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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And, for the sake of the Dolphins, hopefully that statistic rings true.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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This other cousin is now in her mid-70s and has always enjoyed a very luxurious life due to the business success of her father – my uncle – and our grandfather.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Does that kind of discourse-friendly success override the fact that Euphoria is too young, too scummy, and too dumb to fit into the usual Emmy pattern?—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
2 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Well-being.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-being. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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