well-being
noun
well-be·ing
ˈwel-ˈbē-iŋ 
: the state of being happy, healthy, or prosperous : welfare
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we're only doing this for your own well-being
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This leadership, as Lanier emphasizes, is deeply rooted in values and focused on the long-term well-being of both individuals and the organization.
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Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Focus on mobility, safety, and activities that bring happiness, because emotional well-being directly supports heart health.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Any time tours are missing, that’s the fundamental responsibility of a detention officer — to (ensure) the safety and well-being of those that are in our care.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025
Insisting that someone else be responsible for your well-being?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
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Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Focus on mobility, safety, and activities that bring happiness, because emotional well-being directly supports heart health.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Any time tours are missing, that’s the fundamental responsibility of a detention officer — to (ensure) the safety and well-being of those that are in our care.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025
Insisting that someone else be responsible for your well-being?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for well-being
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“Well-being.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-being. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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