as in health
the condition of being sound in body
after the physical exam the doctor declared that I appeared to be enjoying the wholesomeness of a man half my age
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Recent Examples of wholesomeness
A day with the Buttigieges is a never-ending succession of wholesomeness.
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Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
Dees was the epitome of wholesomeness.
—Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
The finale’s whole cache of wholesomeness might just be resting on Sandy’s reunion with her wife, Leah, who is coming to visit for the final night.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2026
Beneath the wholesomeness, smiles, and laughter, something else lingers.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026
With all of the wholesomeness of a Bronx drill Cocomelon, Ice delivers lines cleverly adapted to the cartoon series (with no curse words) in her signature, spellbinding cadence.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2025
Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
Dees was the epitome of wholesomeness.
—Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
The finale’s whole cache of wholesomeness might just be resting on Sandy’s reunion with her wife, Leah, who is coming to visit for the final night.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2026
Beneath the wholesomeness, smiles, and laughter, something else lingers.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026
With all of the wholesomeness of a Bronx drill Cocomelon, Ice delivers lines cleverly adapted to the cartoon series (with no curse words) in her signature, spellbinding cadence.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wholesomeness
Noun
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Some African governments are rejecting American health funding agreements over data and privacy concerns.—
Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Lebanese health ministry said the death toll has risen to 123 since the resurgence of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, which struck Israel in the opening days of the war.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, fish sauce, and sriracha make a amazing marinade for the steak, while turnip greens add delicious heartiness.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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Sour cream and cheese to add tang; pinto beans and red salsa for heartiness.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Instead, examinations should prioritize risks that threaten bank safety and soundness.—
Katanga Johnson,
Bloomberg,
23 Feb. 2026
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Look for structural soundness over cosmetic looks when thrifting furniture.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The courage of our convictions and the strength to embody them.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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These fibers combine electrical resistivity suitable for Joule heating with exceptional strength and relatively high thermal conductivity.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The gym too is stylishly designed—with hemlock floors and forgiving lights—and the fitness equipment is up-to-date, if unfortunately not sourced from Olympus itself.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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The driveway was reconfigured to create a larger backyard, now home to a pool, guesthouse, fitness center, and patios.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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When one heart is cleansed, the vibration of wholeness ripples outward.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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The monks practiced Vipassana meditation throughout, intentionally walking 108 sacred days — a number representing spiritual completion and wholeness in Buddhist, Hindu and Jain traditions.—
Tiffany Stanley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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The property also hosts a variety of wellness and well-being classes, from sound healing and meditation to yoga, breathwork, and cacao ceremonies.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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After nearly two decades of development, the feminist installation will host art, education and wellness programming at a site once home to Gwen’s Ice Cream, a neighborhood gem.—
Jane Horowitz,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Wholesomeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wholesomeness. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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