A workable proportion between competing needs in which none is neglected.
Reach for it when describing a healthy arrangement of time, effort, interests, or qualities
The revised rota created a better balance between coverage and recovery time.
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playful
blend
Fits when different qualities combine attractively
Not when fairness between demands is key
everyday
middle ground
Fits when a compromise lies between positions
Not when the best mix is not halfway
warm
Fits when parts work pleasingly together
Not when equal weighting must be explicit
professional
proportion
Fits when the relative amounts are central
Not when emotional steadiness is intended
professional
Fits when resistance to sudden disruption matters
Not when variety between elements matters
formal
Fits when stressing a stable state between forces
Not when human priorities need warmer language
literary
Fits when calm personal self-command is praised
Not when a schedule or allocation is meant
healthy balance
A healthy balance of rehearsal and rest protected the singers' voices.
strike a balance
The committee tried to strike a balance between access and quiet study.
sense of balance
Her sense of balance kept the discussion practical and humane.
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