: the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal
lifestyles that promote wellness
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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
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Noble Made has successfully captured the essence of the sloppy joe while promoting better health and wellness through the thoughtful selection of ingredients and a commitment to reducing sugar content.
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Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2024
Also, $5 million of the money will be used to build a new police shooting range and training center, $1 million will be invested in a community park being built on the city’s El Corazon property, and $150,000 will be used for a health and wellness program for Fire Department employees.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2024
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Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2024
Also, $5 million of the money will be used to build a new police shooting range and training center, $1 million will be invested in a community park being built on the city’s El Corazon property, and $150,000 will be used for a health and wellness program for Fire Department employees.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2024
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“Wellness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wellness. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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wellness
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well·ness
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: the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal
lifestyles that promote wellness
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