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soundness

noun

Definition of soundnessnext
1
as in reliability
the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged, or damaged the car manufacturer tested the soundness of the new model in various types of collisions

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2
as in health
the condition of being sound in body his athletic soundness is open to question since he's been away from the sport for so long

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Recent Examples of soundness The court is confident in the soundness of the proceedings and the integrity of the judges. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 This project might strike you as dystopian and disturbing, or exciting and encouraging – and its ethical soundness comes down to a few key factors, several experts told CNN. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026 Some states require private schools participating in voucher programs to demonstrate some form of financial soundness. — Mollie Simon, ProPublica, 16 July 2026 Opinions from the Board of Immigration Appeals and two other federal courts of appeals reflect the soundness of DHS's legal position. — Anna Alejo, CBS News, 1 July 2026 Services will range from individual wellness and sick-patient examinations to routine herd healthcare, breeding soundness exams, pregnancy examinations, on-farm consultations, lameness evaluations and certificates of veterinary inspection, A-State said. — arkansasonline.com, 21 June 2026 The Supreme Judicial Court upheld Brookline’s policy as legal, but legality isn’t the same as soundness. — Alex Weatherall, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026 Forbes College Financial Grades are designed to assess a private not-for-profit college’s operational soundness and balance sheet health using the following ten measures. — Matt Schifrin, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026 The soundness of an investment strategy or deal is undeniable as the sun and Mercury align. — Usa Today, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soundness
  1. reliability
  2. health
  3. stability
  4. fitness
  5. strength
  6. wholesomeness
  7. robustness
  8. healthiness
Noun
  • Evaluate technical progress, reliability, problem-solving and customer interactions instead of relying only on time served.
    — Matthew Darienzo, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Grounded and struggling ULA’s streak of reliability continued with a near-flawless debut launch of the Vulcan rocket.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of reliability
Noun
  • The group claims that HIV treatment has improved in the decades since the military initially categorized HIV as a health problem that disqualifies someone from enlistment.
    — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Companies and health systems that treat ambient documentation as a pure software problem (deploy it, minimize edits and measure only time saved) are more likely to discover the limits the hard way.
    — Pat Williams, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of health
Noun
  • While shoes with great stability tend to run a bit heavier, these sneakers are still incredibly light and perfect for all-day wear.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Simona Granati | Corbis News | Getty Images Greater political stability under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government has boosted Italy's appeal in the eyes of international investors, but the country's former leaders say more needs to be done.
    — Jenni Reid,Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of stability
Noun
  • Gabriele Polcari, a Formula Medicine physiotherapist working with Lucchini, stated that cooling equipment is merely a last line of defense, with fitness preparation being the primary focus.
    — Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • While some via ferratas cater to expert rock climbers looking for tough challenges, Tahoe’s encourages visitors of all ages and fitness levels to try it out and test their abilities.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of fitness
Noun
  • As people age, our muscle mass declines, reducing strength, mobility and balance.
    — Venki Ramakrishnan, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The panel’s findings led to a surge of media interest in the UK and around the world questioning the strength of the prosecution’s case.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of strength
Noun
  • Emma’s resistance to the bland wholesomeness of recovery spaces speaks to a familiar cultural trope across media, in films and television shows; that sobriety is where flamboyance goes to die.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
  • But after seven episodes wearing down the viewer with a bleak perspective, in the season finale, Euphoria pulls itself out of its own somber patterns to reach for grace and mercy in Christian symbolism, American wholesomeness, and the concept of family.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 June 2026
Definition of wholesomeness
Noun
  • However, Onana, who was Villa’s club record signing in a £50million deal from Everton, has continued to struggle with his robustness.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The company has reported that the topological gap has been increased and the robustness has been enhanced as a result of modifications to the material stack.
    — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of robustness
Noun
  • Unfortunately, Americans have proved themselves to be suckers for packaging that conveys a food’s healthiness, Bragg said.
    — Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 23 Aug. 2025
Definition of healthiness

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“Soundness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soundness. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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