solidity
noun
so·lid·i·ty
sə-ˈli-də-tē 
plural solidities
1
: the quality or state of being solid
2
: something solid
Examples of solidity in a Sentence
The solidity of his convictions impressed us.
the solidity of his word is such that I don't need a written contract—or anything else
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Palace were content with staying solid and hitting the visitors on the counter, but that quest for solidity created anxiety.
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Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
The season-ending anterior cruciate ligament tear suffered by the Brazilian centre-back Bremer in the Champions League tie away to RB Leipzig left Motta without one of his strongest defenders in October and, in time, chipped away at Juventus’ defensive solidity.
—Philip Buckingham, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Do not confuse Villa’s clean sheet that night with outright defensive solidity; the Argentine shot-stopper made seven saves and prevented 1.5 xG.
—Sam Tighe, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Combined, the midsole provided a gentle, full-foot feeling of solidity as my foot rotated inward, without blocking any natural movement.
—Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 12 Mar. 2025
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Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
The season-ending anterior cruciate ligament tear suffered by the Brazilian centre-back Bremer in the Champions League tie away to RB Leipzig left Motta without one of his strongest defenders in October and, in time, chipped away at Juventus’ defensive solidity.
—Philip Buckingham, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Do not confuse Villa’s clean sheet that night with outright defensive solidity; the Argentine shot-stopper made seven saves and prevented 1.5 xG.
—Sam Tighe, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Combined, the midsole provided a gentle, full-foot feeling of solidity as my foot rotated inward, without blocking any natural movement.
—Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for solidity
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“Solidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solidity. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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solidity
noun
so·lid·i·ty
sə-ˈlid-ət-ē
plural solidities
1
: the quality or state of being solid
2
: something solid
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