well-adjusted

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Recent Examples of well-adjusted Rachel had worried that that year of enemas would scar August forever, psychologically, and the many months of colostomy bags after that, but the boy had grown up well-adjusted, all things considered. Camille Bordas, Harper's Magazine, 2 May 2024 Many are well-rounded and well-adjusted children who go on to thrive as adults. The Editors, Scientific American, 14 May 2024 Because this woman is way too wise and well-adjusted. Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2024 All three kids were well-adjusted and well-liked by their peers. Ed Ternan, Men's Health, 17 Aug. 2023 Likewise one child of a doting mother like Shy’s will be well-adjusted and easygoing. Rachel Connolly, The New Republic, 17 July 2023 Several then-kids implicated in the saga are not so well-adjusted, according to his reporting: Hunter and Carly have recanted their testimonies, saying Margie worked to orchestrate their answers. Paul Schrodt, Vulture, 29 June 2023 No matter how well-adjusted, a system cannot provide this level of interaction. Jon Stojan, Journal Sentinel, 2 June 2023 However, at age 20, children born via egg or sperm donation and surrogacy were psychologically well-adjusted, the study found, especially if parents told the children about their birth history before age 7. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 12 Apr. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-adjusted
Adjective
  • With a focus on soft, natural tones, sustainable materials and biophilic elements like plants and greenery, this trend transforms hospitality spaces into peaceful sanctuaries.
    Roger Sands, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
  • But even that initial wave appeared to mount a peaceful takeover, with folks posing for pictures, making snow angels and gleefully soaking in the moment.
    Justin Williams, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • That number has remained fairly steady for the last year, generally fluctuating between 35,000 and just under 40,000 since late 2023.
    Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
  • That number has remained fairly steady for nearly two decades, according to a report.
    Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Located on the state’s southeastern coast, just 30 minutes north of glitzy West Palm Beach, Jupiter enjoys a slower, more serene pace that’s perfect for lazy days of relaxing with a view of the water.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
  • The effect is often serene and soothing, even when busy, stuttering electronic beats occasionally enter the mix.
    Al Shipley, SPIN, 22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The multicolored stone walls that encompass the wood-burning feature are carried over from the great room to the kitchen as well as other parts of the house, providing a calm cohesiveness.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2025
  • Warm, funny and generally fairly calm seeming, Nimino doesn’t seem too preoccupied with his virality or with trying to top it.
    Katie Bain, Billboard, 23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
Adjective
  • Being intentional about staying calm and composed projects confidence without saying a word.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
  • The Brooklyn native became the new IBF super lightweight champion with a composed and masterful boxing performance to defeat Liam Paro (25-1) on Saturday night in Puerto Rico.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The surgeons, however, were confident about the procedure for the four-time PGA Tour winner.
    Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
  • The survey showed 73% of chief executives surveyed were confident in their company growth prospects, compared to 70% in September and to 64% in January last year.
    Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Perhaps Berlinski means this outbreak of placid coexistence to be hopeful, even a metaphor for a less fractured United States: its angry old men and outraged women enjoying a moment of détente.
    Laura Collins-Hughes, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Which were placid and rubbery, and which were meaty and juicy?
    Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024

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