well-built
adjective
1
: built to be strong or to work well
a well-built house/car/system
2
: physically strong or attractive
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Though well-built, Egbuka's athleticism was more functional and fluid than fantastic.
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Derrik Klassen, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Its ride is smooth and predictable ride, its fuel economy can top 50 MPG in hybrid versions and its interior is well-built for the price.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
All of the accessories feel well-built and feature inoffensive, bordering on bland, designs.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
The most advanced and well-built versions (though all 356s were well built, if highly prone to rust) are the 356 C and SC, made in 1964 and 1965, trading places in the Porsche lineup with the then-new, flat-six-powered 911 during the 356’s last year of production.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 5 July 2025
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Derrik Klassen, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Its ride is smooth and predictable ride, its fuel economy can top 50 MPG in hybrid versions and its interior is well-built for the price.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
All of the accessories feel well-built and feature inoffensive, bordering on bland, designs.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
The most advanced and well-built versions (though all 356s were well built, if highly prone to rust) are the 356 C and SC, made in 1964 and 1965, trading places in the Porsche lineup with the then-new, flat-six-powered 911 during the 356’s last year of production.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 5 July 2025
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“Well-built.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-built. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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