BALANCED Synonyms: 230 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈba-lən(t)st

Definition of balanced

as in stable

having full use of one's mind and control over one's actions no balanced person would believe that their dog's bark was actually the voice of God

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as in symmetrical

having the parts agreeably related a balanced arrangement of the furniture made the room look more spacious

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balanced

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verb

past tense of balance

as in equated

to make equal in amount, degree, or status tried to balance the total amount of money spent on gifts for each child

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disequilibrated

as in hesitated

to show uncertainty about the right course of action his tendency to balance and waffle on certain hot-button issues may hurt him in the general election

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as in paid

to give what is owed for she had to balance her account with the hotel before checking out of her room

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repudiated

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Recent Examples of balanced

Adjective

Similarly, Jonathan Franzen writes in dark room with earplugs and noise cancelling headphones blasting pink noise (a deeper, more balanced version of white noise). — Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026 It is aged for 11 months on the lees with little to no stirring and has aromas of yellow plum, peach, and citrus flowers with balanced acidity that pave the way for flavors of citrus pith, grapefruit, and green apple. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026

Verb

Max Hollein was appointed to that role in 2018, and by 2020, working together, the two leaders had balanced the budget. — Hilarie M. Sheets, ARTnews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Wisdom to uphold the law, understand and fight for the needs of Winter Springs, and developing good rapport with parties interested in developing or redeveloping our city must be balanced. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for balanced

Recent Examples of Synonyms for balanced

Adjective

Taiwan remains the most explosive issue in the relationship—and its very danger is what creates the mutual incentive to keep it stable.

— Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
The suspect was listed in stable condition at the hospital, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of stable

Adjective

Ornately designed, the semi-sheer, lacy construction included florals and botanical symmetrical patterning.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
Since the very first Fire TV came out in 2017, the remote has been a mostly symmetrical flat black wand with slightly curved ends.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of symmetrical

Verb

Blackwell equated Robinson’s impact to that of Sidney Poitier, Thurgood Marshall and Jackie Robinson.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
The character is a type-A perfect student who never has a single hair out of place — a way of being that Gerber has stepped into after years in the fashion industry where perfection is often equated with sublime beauty.

— Michel Ghanem, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of equated

Verb

While its lawyers have not hesitated to send cease-and-desist letters to AI companies, Disney is among the big media companies looking for ways to get in the AI game and profit from its boom.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
Teammates excitedly jumped off the bench, then hesitated when Thiero’s right knee appeared to buckle awkwardly under him.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of hesitated

Verb

Teachers are better paid and more people are working in Nevada than ever before.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
The Queen, meanwhile, paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II in the Girls of Britain and Ireland Tiara, arguably the most famous piece in the late monarch's collection.

— Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of paid

Adjective

Perfectly lucid, aware of the smell of Simple Green overtaken by perfumes, the talcum stink of baby powder.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026
But his memory, of a long career as a reporter around the globe, with turns as an essayist, a historian, a novelist, and a political activist, remains almost eerily lucid.

— Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of lucid

Adjective

Ziggy Marley was headlining the show with Burning Spear, and the air was thick with the sound of harmonic lineage.

— Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026
But at times, the caliber of their technical and harmonic choices sounds arty and sophisticated.

— Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of harmonic

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