work-life balance
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of work-life balance
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, they work from home, make six figures, have a good work-life balance and can take breaks pretty much whenever they want.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
The person now works at a start-up also focused on AI, and said their work-life balance has improved, working closer to 50-60 hours a week, "outside of sprints".
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Sophia Silver met her boyfriend on Known in April after telling the app’s matchmaker—an AI voice agent—that she was looking for someone with a healthy work-life balance, among other qualities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
When Bill is asked about work-life balance, he’s also asked if he has inspirational words to impart.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur criticised what he called a hierarchy that prioritises top actors over technicians, saying work-life balance should apply to all on the set.
From Barron's ● Jun. 2, 2026
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