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Recent Examples of solid Adding to the desk’s do-it-all appeal: sturdy, solid oak legs and a natural wood finish with one-of-a-kind character. Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 3 June 2025 The aim is to churn out 3 million meters of fabric each month, whether natural or man-made, solid or print, knit or woven. Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 June 2025 Manufacturers have begun to feel the effects, but the overall job market has remained solid, with layoffs remaining relatively low, and inflation has not taken off. Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025 These dildos were solid and made to sit above the pubic bone, custom made to measurements provided by purchasers, who were often men. Mikelle Street, Them., 23 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for solid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solid
Adjective
  • But there’s little logical argument for keeping him on.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 7 June 2025
  • This is a logical form of thinking in the sense that AGI as an intellectual mechanism would be unable to compete in jobs that involve hands-on work.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Adjective
  • Sandoval has received some pay bumps, including a temporary $10,000-a-year bonus for Hawaii special education teachers designed to alleviate shortages in that and other hard-to-staff areas.
    Alia Wong, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Whether those numbers are an overstatement, or possibly an understatement, is hard to say.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2023
Adjective
  • The women's brains showed a clear divide between the areas of the brain activated by self and non-self MHCs.
    Breanna Draxler, Discover Magazine, 24 Jan. 2013
  • An inspector’s notes also stated there were cardboard containers on the floor, a non-self closing restroom door, no training documentation for the staff.
    Pam McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2023
Adjective
  • This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.
    National Geographic, National Geographic, 13 Jan. 2023
  • According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.
    Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2023
Adjective
  • Lightweight, quick-drying, and trail-tough, these pants have been a reliable companion for hiking and travel.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2025
  • Its toll is seen as generally reliable by U.N. agencies and independent experts, though Israel has challenged its numbers.
    Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
Adjective
  • LPs expect distributions within a reasonable timeframe.
    Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
  • Florida's attorney general can collect civil penalties of up to $50,000 per violation, reasonable attorney fees, and court costs, while minors can also pursue up to $10,000 in damages.
    Chloe Albanesius, PC Magazine, 7 June 2025
Adjective
  • From my perspective as a space policy expert, these events signal problems ahead for a space agency that now faces stiff competition in space exploration from the commercial sector.
    Wendy Whitman Cobb, The Conversation, 3 June 2025
  • Recipe Tips for Homemade Butter Mints A stand mixer works best for getting the stiff dough smooth.
    Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 2 June 2025
Adjective
  • This is being done to comply with the sport's goal of being carbon neutral by 2030.
    Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
  • The quiet yet luxurious hue spans room sizes and design styles, yet is subtle enough to serve as a neutral while adding a hint of color.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025

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“Solid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solid. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.

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