WELLNESS Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

wellness

noun

ˈwel-nəs

Definition of wellness

as in health

the condition of being sound in body discounted gym memberships are part of the company's employee wellness program

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Recent Examples of wellness Fellow members Manon and Sophia are on hiatus, with Manon focusing on her wellness and Sophia focusing on her mental health. — Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2026 Although there are still some things the hotel has to figure out in adapting the Awasi model to their longstanding offerings, investments in the new wellness area, as well as new boats equipped with freshwater showers, enhance the luxury factor. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026 The Full Moon in Pisces lights your 6th House of Work, Health, Habits, and Daily Systems, revealing where your schedule, wellness, or workload needs adjustment. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026 Perfect Cameron’s entire wellness routine with more recommendations ahead. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wellness

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At this point in the WSL’s existence, eight years since becoming a fully professional league, players now ageing out at the title contenders do so with all the advantages — finances, facilities, health — of only knowing full-time football.

— Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Zambia is particularly sensitive amid tensions over US health assistance and mining, while Kenya is pursuing deeper US trade and investment.

— Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026

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