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
Proper nutrition significantly affects our overall well-being, protecting against cardiovascular disease, keeping blood cholesterol levels stable, and promoting longevity.
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Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 12 June 2025
This instability trickles down, impacting school attendance, academic performance and the overall well-being of children already struggling to find solid ground.
—Afira Arrastia Devries, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025
In the end, Jeff sells out his values for his own survival and well-being.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 31 May 2025
Bigger incomes and more assets were also positively correlated with higher levels of well-being, but having at least $2,000 saved for a rainy day delivered the largest boost.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 30 May 2025
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Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 12 June 2025
This instability trickles down, impacting school attendance, academic performance and the overall well-being of children already struggling to find solid ground.
—Afira Arrastia Devries, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025
In the end, Jeff sells out his values for his own survival and well-being.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 31 May 2025
Bigger incomes and more assets were also positively correlated with higher levels of well-being, but having at least $2,000 saved for a rainy day delivered the largest boost.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for well-being
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-being
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On June 6, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home in Largo after someone called and asked for a welfare check for an employee who didn’t show up to work, according to a news release.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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Which in turn can inform conservation and the welfare of animals in captivity.—
Bronwyn Thompson,
New Atlas,
7 June 2025
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The provisions include 100% bonus depreciation for equipment investment, immediate deduction of domestic research and development (R&D) expenses and looser business interest expensing through 2029.—
Shashwat Chauhan,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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This stimulates the training of new artists and technicians and also increases interest in animation schools and international co-productions.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
7 June 2025
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New research suggests just one cup of beans daily could lower heart health markers or inflammation in people with prediabetes.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
5 June 2025
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The total could be much more: A special message sent to lawmakers outlines as much as $900 million in rescissions to global health.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
4 June 2025
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Joe has feelings for Georgia but swallows them for her happiness.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Rather than unmitigated communion, which describes putting others first while sacrificing your happiness and well-being, other-centeredness is based on the philosophical idea that everyone’s needs are equally valuable and that interpersonal connections matter deeply.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Her comfortable lifestyle slowly begins to crumble when her husband leaves her for a younger woman and she is forced to find a way to stay financially afloat, largely for the sake of her young children.—
Jeff Conway,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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There must be strong pressure for the sake of peace.—
Jason Volack,
ABC News,
10 June 2025
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That knowledge might be the very thing driving your success.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Such a gradual approach to the moon does not, however, guarantee landing success.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
4 June 2025
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“Well-being.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-being. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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