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
Additionally, healthcare professionals may need to pay particular attention to the psychological well-being of patients managing chronic inflammatory diseases.
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New Atlas, 24 June 2025
But Tomlin and her husband felt that the move was necessary for her well-being.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 24 June 2025
Environmental organizations and immigration advocates have expressed concerns about multiple aspects of the project, from the potential consequences on the fragile Everglades ecosystem to the well-being of the people who will be detained there, especially in the hot summer months.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 24 June 2025
In addition to being an outstanding source of quality protein, vitamins, and minerals, eggs contain choline, an essential nutrient that plays a vital role in brain health and helps to reduce stress and anxiety by improving emotional well-being.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 23 June 2025
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New Atlas, 24 June 2025
But Tomlin and her husband felt that the move was necessary for her well-being.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 24 June 2025
Environmental organizations and immigration advocates have expressed concerns about multiple aspects of the project, from the potential consequences on the fragile Everglades ecosystem to the well-being of the people who will be detained there, especially in the hot summer months.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 24 June 2025
In addition to being an outstanding source of quality protein, vitamins, and minerals, eggs contain choline, an essential nutrient that plays a vital role in brain health and helps to reduce stress and anxiety by improving emotional well-being.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-being
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This time around, opponents include immigration advocates who are worried about a lack of oversight at the facility, as well as the welfare of detainees being held in tents in Florida's notorious summer humidity and what forecasters predict will be another above-average hurricane season.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
1 July 2025
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So, mental health, animal welfare, LGBTQ rights - our role was really to help make those passions actionable.—
Jeff Conway,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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To review or object to instances where our partners assert a legitimate interest in utilizing your data, please visit our vendors page.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
1 July 2025
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Adjusted earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortization hit 1.8 million pounds, up from 200,000 pounds the year prior.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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The British Royal family health issues have been a major discussion point for what feels like the last year or so.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
28 June 2025
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The startup, now known as Hims & Hers Health Inc., then expanded into women’s health, went public in 2021 and grew its workforce to more than 1,600 workers.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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Bhutan has become famous for its different approach to governance, which has been admired in the West, for example calculating gross national happiness or mandating that 60% of the country remain forested.—
Katharina Buchholz,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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While Mercury in Leo encourages you to prioritize your happiness on a daily basis, Saturn in Aries brings structure to your finances and sense of security.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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The bigger-picture stuff is ignored for the sake of telling a smallish love story.—
Rich Juzwiak,
Time,
24 June 2025
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Especially for the sake of those working alongside him.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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Since moving into the position, von Eschenbach launched the university’s first Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning and has focused on growing enrollment, advancing student success, and strengthening community impact, according to a news release.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 June 2025
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With the original film debuting nearly 15 years ago, nostalgia played a huge role in its success.—
Braedon Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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“Well-being.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-being. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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