bal·anced
ˈba-lən(t)st 
: being in a state of balance : having different parts or elements properly or effectively arranged, proportioned, regulated, considered, etc.
a balanced diet
a balanced blend of ingredients
balanced flavors
a football team with a balanced offense
providing a balanced solution
a fair and balanced assessment
trying to lead a more balanced life
a balanced budget [=a budget in which total revenues equal or exceed total expenses]
balanced
2 of 2past tense and past participle of balance entry 1
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Adjective
no balanced person would believe that their dog's bark was actually the voice of God
a balanced arrangement of the furniture made the room look more spacious
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Adjective
Whether lifting a heavy backpack, carrying grocery bags or holding a baseball bat, the middle and ring fingers help keep your grip steady and balanced.
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Steven Lautzenheiser,
The Conversation,
6 July 2026
Pasta salad and potato salad both consist of carbohydrates tossed with dressing and vegetables that can fit into a balanced eating plan without triggering unhealthy blood sugar spikes.
—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
6 July 2026
The result is a design methodology often referred to as Pareto optimization, in which gains in one area inevitably come at the expense of another until a balanced solution is reached.
—
Bradley Iger,
ArsTechnica,
6 July 2026
As a treatment Hair oils that are rich in fatty acids can help improve hair density and encourage a balanced, healthy environment for hair to grow in, according to Rogerio Cavalcante, a hairstylist and owner of the Second Floor Salon in NYC.
—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
5 July 2026
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“Balanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balanced. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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balanced
adjective
bal·anced
-ən(t)st
1
: having the physiologically active elements mutually counteracting
a balanced solution
2
of a diet or ration
: furnishing all needed nutrients in the amount, form, and proportions needed to support healthy growth and productivity
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