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
Their conversations are refreshingly free and multifaceted, but running through their growing bond is Farsi’s increasing concern for this young woman’s well-being.
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
But King Charles, who never really stepped back from his duties for long, is still battling cancer, and there is concern about his well-being.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Nov. 2025
Climate solutions that put human well-being at the center create ripple effects of progress.
—Alexis Abramson, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Turmeric Research suggests pairing ACV with turmeric can help improve your overall well-being.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
But King Charles, who never really stepped back from his duties for long, is still battling cancer, and there is concern about his well-being.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Nov. 2025
Climate solutions that put human well-being at the center create ripple effects of progress.
—Alexis Abramson, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Turmeric Research suggests pairing ACV with turmeric can help improve your overall well-being.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for well-being
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-being
Noun
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In 2009, the EPA labeled carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gasses a danger to public health and welfare.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
10 Nov. 2025
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The homeowner, identified by police as 70-year-old Bonnie Miranda, has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child, pertaining to Delemo, police said.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
10 Nov. 2025
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This has given the conflict a religious coloration, and political elites have also chosen to politicize the conflict to negotiate power and other interests, which has complicated the problem.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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There’s a new crop of chic, modern calendars that cater to almost every interest under the sun (not to mention an older age range).—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Three Dallas restaurants failed inspection and rodents and roaches were found at others, according to the city’s latest health inspection report.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Executive Director Jessica Altman and Congresswoman Doris Matsui, D-Sacramento, used Friday’s event to highlight the importance of affordable health coverage.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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In recent years, the Nordic countries have been the envy of the world for their economic success, institutional stability, and consistently high levels of social happiness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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That happiness doesn’t just extend to KATSEYE’s nods, but also to her fellow best new artist nominees, which include friends of the band like Addison Rae, sombr and Alex Warren.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Billboard,
8 Nov. 2025
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Advertisement For the sake of justice, regional peace, and human dignity.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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When people see concrete evidence that leadership is investing in their capability–and not just deploying technology for its own sake–they’ll shift from feeling threatened to feeling empowered.—
Feon Ang,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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That film was also a success on the streamer.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
11 Nov. 2025
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Jessica Lee Iannacchino, a 21-year-old from New York, thinks that for a lot of her generation, success doesn’t always equal a high status job.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Well-being.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-being. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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