saneness

noun

as in sanity
the normal or healthy condition of the mental abilities a woman of remarkable saneness, considering the fact that she had just spent a rainy week in a cabin with four kids

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  1. sanity
  2. mind
Noun
  • For her own sanity, McRae prefers to float above the noise, staying out of the discourse and letting the work speak for itself.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Modern romance requires a toll, in other words, paid in energy, in sanity, in cash, in hours—and not everyone can afford it.
    — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of sanity
Noun
  • Games such as pickleball and activities like walking groups get people out of the house, combat isolation and keep both the body and mind engaged, O’Sullivan explained.
    — Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The third most popular sub-genre is psychological horror games which pit you against your mind.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of mind
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“Saneness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saneness. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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