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 The roots of the fall-out stretch back to 2019, before filming for the franchise’s fourth feature instalment began, when Margera signed a wellness agreement with the producers which committed him to sobriety amid his struggles with alcoholism. — Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2026 People with the means are installing plunge pools and saunas to promote wellness, and are building ADUs not necessarily to rent out, but often to house children who’ve returned home from college or elderly family members, Bittner said. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 3 July 2026 For a brand-new wellness experience this summer, athletic apparel brand Alo has made its French Riviera debut with its first-ever French boutique, open now at 45 Rue Gambetta. — Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026 Plus, with the brand's DashPass membership, shoppers can save even more on their DoorDash orders with exclusive perks like a $0 delivery fee, lower service fees and fast, same-day delivery on a variety of health and wellness essentials. — Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for wellness

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With more than 2,000 excess deaths recorded over six days at the peak of the June heat, according to health authorities, France’s cultural resistance to AC has started to soften.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
An emphasis on wellness means not only pampering spa treatments but advanced health tech, movement, and meditation sessions over an entire floor.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

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Millions of people around the world wear smart rings and fitness trackers to keep tabs on their sleep, workouts, heart rate and even body temperature, all in the name of better understanding their health.

— Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Then, Djokovic had the skills to blow his opponents away, but could also grind them down if needed, knowing that his superior fitness and durability would more than likely win out.

— Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 July 2026

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