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
Adjective
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The evening is expected to be calm and mild with a low of 57.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2025
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Even the galaxy’s central supermassive black hole, which is more than 2,000 times more massive than the Milky Way’s central black hole, is fairly calm.—
Alan Taylor,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 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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Twain’s final decades were his Job years, the opposite of quiet and smooth and lovely.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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The bedrooms offer a serene retreat with plush bedding and ample storage, while the bathrooms feature sleek fixtures and finishes.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2025
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World of Hyatt’s new Mazatlán resort has a dreamy destination spa, an almost endless beach, and serene rooms made for decompressing complete with real-life wave sounds.—
Johanna Read,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 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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Bajwa was more inclined to look for a peaceful resolution with India over Kashmir and other issues.—
Ayesha Jalal,
The Conversation,
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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Although the latest employment numbers suggest a steady job market, government data this week showed that more Americans are filing for unemployment benefits as layoffs mount.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
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 13 May. 2025.
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