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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Recent Examples of solid Still, shares fell almost 3% despite the solid results, reflecting investors' reluctance to reward even better-than-expected earnings amid broader concerns about the banking sector. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 George returned to have a solid postseason for the Sixers against the Celtics, which may have been his greatest contribution. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 And yes, the one from Publix absolutely counts as a solid piece. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026 The 6-foot-2, 255-pound Siebert had a solid junior season in his varsity debut, playing well at left guard and center. — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for solid

Recent Examples of Synonyms for solid

Adjective

Perhaps the squad took his ball-respecting mantra to its logical extreme, seemingly reluctant to sully it by smashing it into the net, with Chelsea recording the biggest xG underperformance in the Premier League during his brief tenure.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
The rebuttal, though methodical and logical, was little more than a momentary speed bump for the runaway popularity of the psychedelic bread story.

— Jennifer Byrne, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of logical

Adjective

Two innings later, the Dodgers took the lead again, rewarded for hard contact as the Brewers’ defense showed its first signs of sloppy play.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Games Can’t Gamble on Talent Opportunities to develop emerging talent are becoming harder to find, particularly in video games, van Beek said.

— Callum McLennan, Variety, 13 Oct. 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

But zest was one of just two strengths (the other is hope) that had the strongest relationship to mental well-being across countries and age groups.

— Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
However, some safety advocates and Senator Maria Cantwell want a stronger federal review process.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of strong

Adjective

Democrats have circled Alaska, a typically reliable Republican state, as a winnable seat in their bid to flip the Senate in the 2026 midterm elections.

— Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
Both problems threatened the precise control required for reliable quantum experiments.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of reliable

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For properties other than single-family homes and duplexes, the statute addresses reasonable provisions for clean and safe common areas along with services such as garbage removal and extermination of certain pests.

— Emma Clapp, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
These are reasonable explanations for a temporary change, Desai says.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of reasonable

Adjective

Purple coneflowers produce high-fat, protein-rich seeds on stiff cones that maintain their shape despite harsh weather.

— Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026
In 2022, Dion was diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome (SPS), an autoimmune neurological disorder that affects about one in a million people and has no cure.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026