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: the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal
lifestyles that promote wellness
Synonyms
Examples of wellness in a Sentence
Daily exercise is proven to promote wellness.
discounted gym memberships are part of the company's employee wellness program
Recent Examples on the Web
The actress, who founded the health and wellness brand Being Frenshe, spoke to PEOPLE for One Last Thing
Ashley Tisdale insists she's never really been one to curse a lot.
—Julie Jordan, Peoplemag, 3 Mar. 2024
Miraval Arizona, located in Tucson, has an all-inclusive experience that throws in fitness classes, health and wellness lectures, and spa treatments, among other amenities.
—Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2024
He was approached by a vitamin patch company interested in placing their products in his wellness centers.
—Rachel Murphy, Verywell Health, 1 Mar. 2024
But according to this research, the diet could improve several components of metabolic wellness and heart health.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 1 Mar. 2024
The effectiveness of many wellness products hinges on consistent use.
—Nicole Dunn, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Leary, who has a doctorate in chiropractic and alternative medicine, would set up ice baths for his private practice clients, and eventually in 2019, set up a breathwork ice bath class at a wellness retreat in Costa Rica—to aid the group’s recovery.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2024
Winslet digs deep into her professional bag of tricks to make Elena’s motivations and wellness unreadable.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2024
During the event, the youth commission plans to provide attendees with information and resources to improve their mental wellness.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 21 Feb. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1653, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near wellness
Cite this Entry
“Wellness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wellness. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.
Kids Definition
wellness
noun
well·ness
-nəs
: the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal
lifestyles that promote wellness
Medical Definition
wellness
noun
well·ness
: the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal
lifestyles that promote wellness
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