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well-being
noun
well-be·ing
ˈwel-ˈbē-iŋ
: the state of being happy, healthy, or prosperous : welfare
Examples of well-being in a Sentence
we're only doing this for your own well-being
Recent Examples on the Web
By providing stable, affordable housing, Naperville can improve overall community well-being.
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Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
What To Know Moccia told Newsweek that the South Whidbey School District prioritizes the safety and well-being of its students, families and community.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
That's not really truly prioritizing your mental health or well-being.
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Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Further research can help untangle the complex relationship between external stressors, media consumption and youth well-being, shedding light on how to best support adolescents during this formative stage of life.
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Yalda T. Uhls, The Conversation, 30 Jan. 2025
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Word History
First Known Use
1561, in the meaning defined above
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“Well-being.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-being. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
well-being
noun
well-be·ing
ˈwel-ˈbē-iŋ
: the state of being happy, healthy, or prosperous : welfare
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