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
But creating happiness in cities also requires both spectacular design and a deep understanding of how the intersection of architecture, urban design, and the public realm affects our emotional and physical well-being.
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Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2025
The idea is that art and cultural connection aren’t luxuries, but essentials that can improve well-being and combat isolation.
—AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
Even near the end of his life, as his health began to worsen, Harris always prioritized the well-being of others.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 26 Sep. 2025
Additionally, research has shown that a VNS implant significantly improves mood, vitality, and overall well-being in people with depression for whom traditional antidepressants are ineffective.
—Clarissa Brincat, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2025
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Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2025
The idea is that art and cultural connection aren’t luxuries, but essentials that can improve well-being and combat isolation.
—AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
Even near the end of his life, as his health began to worsen, Harris always prioritized the well-being of others.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 26 Sep. 2025
Additionally, research has shown that a VNS implant significantly improves mood, vitality, and overall well-being in people with depression for whom traditional antidepressants are ineffective.
—Clarissa Brincat, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for well-being
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-being
Noun
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Further, Trump’s executive order instructs these agencies to coordinate surveillance with public health and welfare agencies to address disorderly elements in communities, even when that person has not committed a crime.—
Kate Caldwell,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Klopp is less reserved on player welfare.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Just between the Suarez sisters’ past love interests, there is so much drama to explore.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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Since then, the administration has, while declining to publicly state its position as regime change, signaled clear interest in removing Maduro from power.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Taking care of your overall health can help manage IgA nephropathy, reduce the risk of complications, and potentially slow the progression of the disease.—
Health,
Health,
27 Sep. 2025
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Tipsword said Illinois’ new limits on police involvement in mental-health crisis calls are being rolled out without the infrastructure to keep first responders safe.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Meg had made every arrangement for our happiness.—
Ann Patchett,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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But creating happiness in cities also requires both spectacular design and a deep understanding of how the intersection of architecture, urban design, and the public realm affects our emotional and physical well-being.—
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Walking into a bar and asking for sake is like walking into a Starbucks and just asking for coffee.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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But for the sake of avoiding repetition, let’s shout out some other players.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
28 Sep. 2025
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As the New York Knicks gear up for what could be a title-contending season in 2025-26, the head coach that led them to their most success this century was spotted several time zones away.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Lilith’s success spawned a backlash, which was inevitable, and the whiteness of its 1997 lineup led to valid criticism of its lack of inclusivity.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
30 Sep. 2025
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