as in calm
able to deal with one's own life and with other people in a normal or healthy way
She has many close friends and is remarkably well-balanced for someone who has dealt with her fair share of family problems.
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Recent Examples of well-balanced
The menu leans toward fresh, light, and well-balanced flavors, steering clear of the heavy, carb-laden breakfasts found on some business-class flights.
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Scott Campbell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
The cooked cereal maltiness is well-balanced by the sweetness, creating a full-bodied, smooth, and creamy mouthfeel with a distinct weight.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
In general, your diet should also be healthy and well-balanced.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2025
The business is well-balanced between its four product categories — eye, face, lip and nail, according to Oster-Daum.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 5 Feb. 2025
Eat healthfully: Maintaining a healthy and well-balanced diet is vital for bone health.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025
With a 29-12-3 record and well-balanced performance across the board, there won’t be many poor report-card grades handed out.
—Jesse Granger, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
The whisky is smooth, creamy, and well-balanced on the palate, offering flavors of vanilla, lemon zest, and gentle peat smoke.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The flavorful, spicy and well-balanced sandwich is a culinary revelation for me.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
Scott Campbell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
The cooked cereal maltiness is well-balanced by the sweetness, creating a full-bodied, smooth, and creamy mouthfeel with a distinct weight.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
In general, your diet should also be healthy and well-balanced.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2025
The business is well-balanced between its four product categories — eye, face, lip and nail, according to Oster-Daum.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 5 Feb. 2025
Eat healthfully: Maintaining a healthy and well-balanced diet is vital for bone health.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025
With a 29-12-3 record and well-balanced performance across the board, there won’t be many poor report-card grades handed out.
—Jesse Granger, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
The whisky is smooth, creamy, and well-balanced on the palate, offering flavors of vanilla, lemon zest, and gentle peat smoke.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The flavorful, spicy and well-balanced sandwich is a culinary revelation for me.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-balanced
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Three Palestinians in Gaza told Reuters early on Monday afternoon that there had been calm since midday, with no sound of drones or warplanes.—
James Mackenzie,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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In a moment when the joyously plural expressions of being American are funnelled down to a single dominant script, the careful, considered, globally-oriented, calm Leo XIV is unlikely to fulfil the aspirations of MAGA loyalists to a showdown, a culture war or an open conflict.—
Anna Rowlands,
Time,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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After years of trying to find peace between the humans and monsters in their hometown of Seabrook, Zed and Addison are ready for a smooth summer getaway after their first year of college.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Photos taken during the health department’s inspection showed bookshelves with cracked and peeling paint sitting close to the ground, but the wood is now sanded smooth and painted over.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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By the next afternoon, the art crowd had decamped and Hydra returned to its serene summer pace, with other low-key art sites revealing themselves like sculptural rocks at low tide.—
Tony Perrottet,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2025
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Waldorf Astoria Orlando Set amid a lush nature preserve and conveniently just minutes from Walt Disney World, Four-Star Waldorf Astoria Orlando offers a serene counterpoint to the region’s theme park frenzy.—
Katie Lara,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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The speech was met with interruptions from hecklers, prompting Kennedy to remain composed and even express gratitude for the lessons learned from such interactions.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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The resort’s composed, perfectionist manager who returned to Japan after years in New York’s hospitality industry.—
Martine Paris,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The story will chronicle the events of May 15, 1970, when Mississippi police opened fire outside dormitories at Jackson State College (now Jackson State University), killing two unarmed students and injuring 12 others, during a peaceful protest against racial injustice.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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Their meeting is celebrated by Catholics for showing that peaceful agreements can be reached without violence.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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On the campaign trail, the incumbent government has presented itself as a steady pair of hands as the initial hit to stocks broadened into fears of an impending global recession.—
Hilary Whiteman and Angus Watson,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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Health care, a steady payroll generator the past couple of years, again led the job gains with 51,000.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Click here to see all the photos of the tranquil New York getaway.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 May 2025
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The saga of this allegedly civilized periodical seemed about as tranquil as a Viking smithy.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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The Board is confident that the institutional improvements implemented over the past five years, along with those planned for the coming months – incorporating valuable recommendations from Omnia – will mitigate risks in the future.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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This date is also supported by a notice to mariners, but it should be taken as notional rather than something to be confident in.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 May 2025
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“Well-balanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-balanced. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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