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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Jurrien Timber’s defensive solidity was preferred to Oleksandr Zinchenko at left-back and Leandro Trossard earned a start at home to Brighton & Hove Albion after scoring against Aston Villa.
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Art De Roché, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
His sloped shoulders suggested bodily power that was sleepy and sly; his large head and dark, badly cut hair amplified the weight and solidity of him, but his lips were sensitive and a little slack, as if yearning for something he’d been long deprived of.
—Mary Gaitskill, New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2026
The company said this demonstrates the solidity of its industrial model and its ability to generate positive economic impacts throughout the value chain.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
This financial solidity is a noteworthy strength.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Art De Roché, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
His sloped shoulders suggested bodily power that was sleepy and sly; his large head and dark, badly cut hair amplified the weight and solidity of him, but his lips were sensitive and a little slack, as if yearning for something he’d been long deprived of.
—Mary Gaitskill, New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2026
The company said this demonstrates the solidity of its industrial model and its ability to generate positive economic impacts throughout the value chain.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
This financial solidity is a noteworthy strength.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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 11 Mar. 2026.
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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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