as in health
the condition of being sound in body
healthy teeth are an indication of a horse's overall healthiness
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as in well
enjoying health and vigor
always a hard worker, Grandma has remained healthy into her 80s
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as in good
beneficial to the health of body or mind
the air in here isn't healthy ads that promote healthy eating habits
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as in substantial
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
a healthy turnout of volunteers to plant trees on Arbor Day
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as in thriving
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically
coming out of a prolonged recession, the restaurant business seemed to be healthy again
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a healthy diet
a healthy economy
a healthy environment
a sustainable environment
a positive environment
a helpful environment
a safe environment
a beneficial environment
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Recent Examples of healthiness
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
That left the Fever without any healthy natural point guards, as Caitlin Clark remains out with a right groin injury.
—Chloe Peterson, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2025
The key is regularly fueling your body with the right balance of protein, healthy fats, fiber, and complex carbs.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 13 Aug. 2025
Their lunches are usually hot meals and leftovers from a healthy meal Lozano cooked for dinner the night before.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Other than a few problem-makers, finding mushrooms in your lawn and garden indicates healthy soil with plenty of microbes to sustain plant growth.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
That left the Fever without any healthy natural point guards, as Caitlin Clark remains out with a right groin injury.
—Chloe Peterson, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2025
The key is regularly fueling your body with the right balance of protein, healthy fats, fiber, and complex carbs.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 13 Aug. 2025
Their lunches are usually hot meals and leftovers from a healthy meal Lozano cooked for dinner the night before.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for healthiness
Noun
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The doc, directed by Skye Borgman, features interviews with former contestants, trainers, producers and health professionals.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
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But do health experts actually recommend this viral fitness trend?—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Crockpots are still made well, as are, in my experience anyway, the more modernized version: Instant Pots.—
Parker Hall,
WIRED,
2 Feb. 2025
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The witch’s magic is still MIA, but her attitude is well and truly back.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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The New York Yankees have not been playing good baseball recently, and manager Aaron Boone and his staff have caught plenty of criticism.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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Also known as white kidney beans, cannellini beans are a good source of nutrients like protein, fiber, folate, iron and potassium.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This mix shift toward a higher-margin platform creates substantial room for profitability gains.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The project, requiring substantial power and water resources, has spurred rumors and anxieties among landowners facing pressure to sell their property.—
Sarah Henry,
The Courier-Journal,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Modern humans are evolutionary survivors, thriving generation after generation while our ancient relatives died out.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
22 Aug. 2025
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Long renowned for its thriving seafood scene, Massachusetts draws tourists each year to dine on steamers, oysters and New England clam chowder, but this storied state is perhaps best known for its lobster.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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The key is to discuss your goals with your healthcare provider and incorporate strength training that aligns with your current fitness level.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
21 Aug. 2025
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No experience is necessary and all fitness levels are welcome.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Immigration enforcement in the country’s interior also has been robust.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Pulse makes a sufficiently robust 47 peak hp (35 kW) and 53 ft-lb (72 Nm) of torque, with a curb weight of just 390 lbs (177 kg).—
Kyle Hyatt,
ArsTechnica,
13 Aug. 2025
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For anyone who feels healthful food is bland or boring, Santavicca encourages them to come and try their food.—
Pamela Brown,
Hartford Courant,
12 Aug. 2025
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The light was believed to be the cure for tuberculosis, a miraculous ingredient to ensure healthful longevity, and later, what turned celluloid reels into movie magic.—
Sam Bloch
August 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Healthiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/healthiness. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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