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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of well-being
The goal was to assess how well each metropolitan area supports residents’ overall quality of life and well-being, RentCafe said.
—
Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
At the individual level, LRI helps participants gain knowledge, skills and confidence – whether exploring careers, preparing for leadership or improving well-being.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Our priority remains transparency and the well-being of the patient and child involved.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
For me, the myriad sounds and smells of the outdoors are a natural serotonin; the presence of wildlife contributes further to my sense of well-being and calm.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for well-being
Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
At the individual level, LRI helps participants gain knowledge, skills and confidence – whether exploring careers, preparing for leadership or improving well-being.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Our priority remains transparency and the well-being of the patient and child involved.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
For me, the myriad sounds and smells of the outdoors are a natural serotonin; the presence of wildlife contributes further to my sense of well-being and calm.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for well-being
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-being
Noun
-
On one hand, there’s a strong humanitarian impulse and concern for collective welfare.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
-
In November, the Indian government announced reforms, consolidating 29 separate labor laws into four comprehensive codes, walking a tightrope between balancing business interests and employee welfare.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Proposals to cap credit card interest rates are just such an example.—
Matthew Kandrach,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
-
The Federal Reserve has lowered its benchmark interest rate by nearly two percentage points since late 2024.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Anyone who is experiencing negative health effects of cannabis should see a medical professional for help.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
-
The bill would set enforceable health and safety standards, mandating independent inspections and requiring transparency in reporting habitability issues such as water damage, humidity and mold.—
JAMES HERRERA MONTEREY HERALD,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Generosity creates significantly more happiness than consumption.—
Sahil Bloom,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2026
-
Although political discourse often triggers stress, the Party Line project hopes to facilitate meaningful and kind conversations that activate happiness-boosting neurotransmitters.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Targeted antitrust enforcement that restores competition without punishing scale for its own sake can lower prices without new bureaucracy.—
J.D. Hayworth,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
-
Don’t chase large numbers for their own sake.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
The continued success of this residency — which is the longest in Sphere history — is further proof of the undying love for the Eagles, which got their start as the backing band for Linda Ronstadt in 1971.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
25 Jan. 2026
-
Trump appears to be aware of the stock market’s performance and views the market as a barometer for his success.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Well-being.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-being. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
