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as in healthy
enjoying health and vigor
a wholesome young woman in the prime of her life
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as in good
beneficial to the health of body or mind
trying to eat a more wholesome diet
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Recent Examples of wholesome
On the surface, Little House on the Prairie is one of the most inoffensive and wholesome shows of all time.
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Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
Our love was so wholesome, with nothing to prove to ourselves or anyone else.
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Stephanie MacK,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
Yet the wholesome image Crosby carefully cultivated would later be complicated by painful allegations from within his own family.
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Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
2 June 2026
Regular physical activity, a wholesome diet, sufficient sleep and stress management should be a priority.
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Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
2 June 2026
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Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
Our love was so wholesome, with nothing to prove to ourselves or anyone else.
—
Stephanie MacK,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
Yet the wholesome image Crosby carefully cultivated would later be complicated by painful allegations from within his own family.
—
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
2 June 2026
Regular physical activity, a wholesome diet, sufficient sleep and stress management should be a priority.
—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for wholesome
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wholesome
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Pomegranates also contain vitamin K and folate, which can help support healthy blood clotting and cell growth, respectively.
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The indexes are sitting on healthy gains for the year despite a slight pullback in June.
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Shah adds that many women feel their best when ferritin levels are at least between 40 and 70 ng/ml for optimal energy and hair health, even if lab ranges suggest lower levels are ‘normal’.
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Los Angeles stretches its NL West lead to 11 games and maintains MLB’s best record as Ohtani’s star power turns Sacramento’s nominal home crowd into a roaring Dodgers road show.
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When complaint becomes habitual, one’s attention might automatically drift toward problems; the neural path is well trod.
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When South Africa’s Teboho Mokoena blasted home a penalty that leveled things in the 83rd minute and Mercedes-Benz Stadium erupted at an ear-splitting decibel level, any thoughts of The Wave were well and truly forgotten.
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The couple has a passion for healthful eating and taking care of the environment, providing for the land that provides for them, as Hakenah Hulitt put it.
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Potatoes are generally considered a more healthful option than rice due to their lower calorie content and higher fiber, iron, potassium, and vitamin B6 content.
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Before the earthquakes, the government generally defended its national health system as robust, blaming shortcomings on sanctions imposed by the United States.
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The country also offers robust infrastructure, with new projects such as the Hafeet Rail, enhanced digital connectivity, favorable tax policies, and a low crime rate.
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“Wholesome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wholesome. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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