SOLID Synonyms: 288 Similar and Opposite Words

solid

adjective

ˈsä-ləd

Definition of solid

as in logical

based on sound reasoning or information the only solid conclusion that the jury could have reached

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as in hard

having a consistency that does not easily yield to pressure the ice cream is too solid to scoop right now

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as in self

having or consisting of a single color both kittens are black, but one has a solid coat and the other has a few white patches

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as in strong

not showing weakness or uncertainty some people see a solid handshake as a sign of strong character

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as in reliable

worthy of one's trust a solid source of information to reporters

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of solid The space features a 1960 Hans Wegner Ox chair from Galerie Half, a 1960s Charlotte Perriand stool from Gallery Roth, and a custom solid-bronze buffet. — Punch Hutton, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026 On the surface, Alphabet this week delivered solid results, but its spending plans and negative free cash flow spooked investors. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 24 July 2026 However, an unconfined plasma column could instantly destroy solid surfaces upon contact. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026 But her research is solid, and those interested in aviation history – and women’s history – will enjoy the book. — Monitor Reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for solid

Recent Examples of Synonyms for solid

Adjective

Sholl also notes that the largest station groups may not immediately rush to buy competitors because many of the most logical acquirers are already shouldering a lot of debt.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 23 July 2026
At a glance, de-normalizing alcohol consumption seems like a logical next step after cracking down on smoking.

— Tim Brinkhof, Time, 23 July 2026

Definition of logical

Adjective

Not play-act, but do the real work, make the hard and noble choices, not forsake his vows but live by them.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Adding another employee, buying a new piece of equipment, or expanding into a larger space all become harder when the tax code penalizes those investments.

— Kent Strang, Boston Herald, 26 July 2026

Definition of hard

Adjective

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
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

Definition of self

Adjective

This is a strong day to pitch, perform, flirt, draft, or share something that feels alive.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026
While heavy foreign equity selling earlier this year weighed on the won, Goldman said those outflows have slowed, allowing the currency's strong external fundamentals to reassert themselves.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 July 2026

Definition of strong

Adjective

Tech firms used to be reliable stocks, reporting high profits and juicy margins, but the race to build AI data centers and train new models has changed the landscape.

— Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2026
Digital footprint analysis is becoming one of the most reliable tools in credit risk.

— Artem Lalaiants, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of reliable

Adjective

Just as reasonable public health officials had warned, measles is now finding vulnerable victims across the country.

— Dr. Michael Good, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026
No reasonable person would argue against providing animals with excellent medical care.

— Marianne Pizzitola, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026