as in welfare
the state of doing well especially in relation to one's happiness or success
the belief that somehow it is the nation's president who is responsible for the weal or woe of the people
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Recent Examples of weal
Of course, the value (and advisability) of such a potent check depends on the quality of the state actors involved, and in the United States, agency officials are highly trained, relatively diverse, and demonstrably devoted to the public weal.
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Jon D. Michaels, Foreign Affairs, 15 Aug. 2017
When economic distress reaches a certain point, the individual citizen no longer uses his political power to serve the public weal, but only to help himself.
—Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2011
Some people develop pin-sized, raised bumps (weals) when sweating—this condition is called cholinergic urticaria.
—Jennifer Sabour, Health, 10 May 2024
Today’s Rwanda is based on the deceptively simple premise that common work makes common weal.
—Jonathan M. Hansen, TIME, 7 Apr. 2024
These and scores of other crimes against the public weal are carelessly grouped under this or that vague heading—libertarian prerogative, consumer sovereignty, anti-wokism, what have you—and enshrined as yet another instance of the way things have to be.
—Chris Lehmann, The New Republic, 30 Sep. 2021
Evince an old-fashioned interest in the public weal?
—Peggy Noonan, WSJ, 1 Dec. 2022
Jon D. Michaels, Foreign Affairs, 15 Aug. 2017
When economic distress reaches a certain point, the individual citizen no longer uses his political power to serve the public weal, but only to help himself.
—Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2011
Some people develop pin-sized, raised bumps (weals) when sweating—this condition is called cholinergic urticaria.
—Jennifer Sabour, Health, 10 May 2024
Today’s Rwanda is based on the deceptively simple premise that common work makes common weal.
—Jonathan M. Hansen, TIME, 7 Apr. 2024
These and scores of other crimes against the public weal are carelessly grouped under this or that vague heading—libertarian prerogative, consumer sovereignty, anti-wokism, what have you—and enshrined as yet another instance of the way things have to be.
—Chris Lehmann, The New Republic, 30 Sep. 2021
Evince an old-fashioned interest in the public weal?
—Peggy Noonan, WSJ, 1 Dec. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weal
Noun
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The counterfeit bill contains the racial slur, an offensive caricature of a Black person and references to anti-Black stereotypes surrounding alcoholism and reliance on government welfare.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacramento Bee,
5 Mar. 2025
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This misallocation of resources results in productive inefficiency and a deadweight loss — a reduction in overall economic welfare that benefits neither producers nor consumers.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Fraher noted that doctors in programs with supervision requirements need to find an experienced colleague with the time and interest in providing this oversight at a health facility willing to hire them.—
Arielle Zionts,
NPR,
3 Mar. 2025
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Hayes is part of a small faction of Black social media app founders with semblances of success in the space—it’s been proven to be incredibly difficult to gauge and sustain the interest of the masses on a new digital platform when compared to Instagram, X, Snapchat, and TikTok.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But none of that does any good for the Palestinians themselves.—
Noa Tishby,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2025
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Necessities like food and hygiene products take priority over luxury goods and big-ticket items like cars.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Through liberating song and dance and bold visuals, this odyssey follows the journey of four remarkable women in Mexico, each pursuing their own happiness.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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That happiness was quickly tempered as OA and the team discovered that Gemma, who was raised on the Upper East Side in a world of penthouses and private schools, had some unsavory friends.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This bundle taps into the modern woman’s search for simple ways to take control over our well-being.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Both Schofield and Chandler also note that the sleep data found in so many of these trackers can be incredibly helpful, after all, sleep is the foundation of performance, recovery, and overall well-being.—
Kristine Thomason,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Information in federal systems includes Treasury payments that could be used to figure out the details of intelligence programs or health and personnel records that could reveal the identities of agents or the responsibilities of clandestine officers.—
DAVID KLEPPER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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In September 2024, Vidalia Mills announced a rebrand and strategic capital raise to secure financial health and support growth.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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What's next: The success of Athletes Unlimited comes at the same time a local ownership group is seeking to bring a WNBA expansion franchise to Nashville.—
Nate Rau,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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In dismissing such comments, Hamilton pointed to his track record of success and said he was fully committed to winning yet another world title.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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This, too, sounds distinctly different from the Gaga that made The Fame, an album that was all about materialism for materialism’s sake.—
James Factora,
Them,
7 Mar. 2025
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Expect people to perform at a high level, not just for the sake of hustle but for the sake of purpose.—
Innesa Burrola,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Weal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weal. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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