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
As reported, Priya Nair left as president of Unilever’s beauty and well-being division, and took up the CEO and managing director role at Hindustan Unilever Ltd. last month.
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
The safety and well-being of our communities should be our top priority.
—Tio Hardiman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Natural light and ventilation feature prominently in their projects, enhancing the well-being of those who live in them.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Ben Atar's post soon spread, and her claims were shared by users on other social media platforms amid online speculation about the whereabouts and well-being of the president, who at that time had not been seen in public since a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
The safety and well-being of our communities should be our top priority.
—Tio Hardiman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Natural light and ventilation feature prominently in their projects, enhancing the well-being of those who live in them.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Ben Atar's post soon spread, and her claims were shared by users on other social media platforms amid online speculation about the whereabouts and well-being of the president, who at that time had not been seen in public since a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-being
Noun
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The latest austerity budget–which included a freeze to welfare benefits, healthcare spending cuts, and more—would have also disproportionately hurt working people.—
Cole Stangler,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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The authority notes that with high numbers of freelancers in creative industries, fair competition for talent is essential for both worker welfare and business growth.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
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Higher interest rates thus increase Powerball amounts – and public interest in playing it.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Naoise Connolly Ryan of Ireland on Wednesday described to Judge O’Connor her 7-year-old son’s interest in superheroes, particularly Superman.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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All programs begin with an advanced diagnostic visit that includes a body scan to analyze your body composition, as well as measurements of your vital signs, cardiovascular health, stress levels and cognitive function.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Many factors affect prostate health, and diet plays a key role.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
7 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement The American Dream—the promise of happiness and financial success through hard work—has, of course, never truly been attainable to all.—
Alice Lassman,
Time,
8 Sep. 2025
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And though Bezos hasn’t bought Vogue for his new bride as was reported for a while, and the two did reportedly sign a prenup, none of that seems to be affecting their current happiness.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
8 Sep. 2025
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The franchise catcher has been load-managed for the sake of keeping him to this point in the season without dealing with a nagging injury.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Over a plentiful spread of Japanese cuisine and sake, Alchemist and Gibbs spoke to Rolling Stone about Alfredo 2, their musical crafts, and recording at Malibu’s legendary Shangri-La studios.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
6 Sep. 2025
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Bateman's character, Vince Friedken, battles a gambling addiction in a trailer for the crime thriller, as Law's Jake Friedken celebrates the growing success of his buzzy establishment.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Georgia firebrand, who has been insistent that the United States stay out of affairs abroad, has attempted similar amendments to both the NDAA and appropriations bills in past years and recently, with no success.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Well-being.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-being. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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