well-being
a good or satisfactory condition of existence; a state characterized by health, happiness, and prosperity; welfare: to influence the well-being of the nation and its people.
Origin of well-being
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How to use well-being in a sentence
They closely align with Unicef’s guidelines, also touching on privacy, fairness, explainability, and child well-being, though some of the details are more specific to China’s concerns.
Why kids need special protection from AI’s influence | Karen Hao | September 17, 2020 | MIT Technology ReviewIt’s all part of the booming “femtech” market, broadly defined as products, apps, and digital services centered around women’s health and well-being.
Everything You Need to Know About Period Tracking | Christine Yu | September 6, 2020 | Outside OnlineThis group provides services to improve the health and well-being of Americans.
Puberty may reboot the brain and behaviors | Esther Landhuis | August 27, 2020 | Science News For StudentsParticipants answered questions about their mental health and overall well-being.
A bit of stress may help young people build resilience | Esther Landhuis | August 27, 2020 | Science News For StudentsSo, I’m not surprised that female leaders and nations are more likely to see the importance of that in the balance of well-being for the nation as a whole.
Fearing for his safety, and the wellbeing of those close to him, he declined to accept the award.
People who actually care about the wellbeing of women and girls can tell the difference.
Hillary Clinton Knows Rape Is No Laughing Matter | Amanda Marcotte | June 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThere has been a perceptible improvement in my own wellbeing since the state where we live granted us the right to marry.
New Report Says Same-Sex Marriage Is Good for Public Health | Russell Saunders | April 15, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTSure, focussing on wellbeing over whimsy is okay sometimes, but it can't be our only option in a market with so much scope.
C’mon Silicon Valley, Ditch the Lazy Lady-Tech | Charlotte Lytton | December 16, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTBut selfishness must be defined as promoting our genuine wellbeing.
The Big Idea: Why Are Climate Change Negotiations Failing? | Paul G. Harris | July 12, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTHer dress and bearing gave the impression of solid wellbeing, and steadfast purpose.
Skipper Worse | Alexander Lange KiellandThe nightly condition of the Embankment is not only disgraceful, but it is dangerous to the health and wellbeing of the community.
London's Underworld | Thomas HolmesThose who worked from morning to night should find a comfortable house, which would promote their moral and social wellbeing.
Man necessarily desires what either is, or seems to be, conducive to his comfort and wellbeing.
Diderot and the Encyclopdists | John MorleyHas any one ever asserted, or is it possible to maintain, that scarcity is at the foundation of human wellbeing?
Economic Sophisms | Frederic Bastiat
British Dictionary definitions for wellbeing
/ (ˈwɛlˈbiːɪŋ) /
the condition of being contented, healthy, or successful; welfare
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