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
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.
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Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
1 June 2026
The growing apathy toward big-screen entertainment was also owed to the patina of all-American wholesomeness that studios imposed on their stables of stars, and the nothing-to-see-here style of movie journalism was wearing thin.
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Joshua John Miller,
Vanity Fair,
9 Apr. 2026
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.
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Richard Wagoner,
Daily News,
23 Feb. 2026
Beneath the wholesomeness, smiles, and laughter, something else lingers.
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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.
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Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
18 Nov. 2025
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
1 June 2026
The growing apathy toward big-screen entertainment was also owed to the patina of all-American wholesomeness that studios imposed on their stables of stars, and the nothing-to-see-here style of movie journalism was wearing thin.
—
Joshua John Miller,
Vanity Fair,
9 Apr. 2026
A day with the Buttigieges is a never-ending succession of wholesomeness.
—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
Dees was the epitome of wholesomeness.
—
Richard Wagoner,
Daily News,
23 Feb. 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
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In a 2023 survey by World Athletics, a global sports federation, 75% of responding athletes said the impacts of climate change are negatively affecting their health and athletic performance.
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Shah adds that many women feel their best when ferritin levels are at least between 40 and 70 ng/ml for optimal energy and hair health, even if lab ranges suggest lower levels are ‘normal’.
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Unfortunately, Americans have proved themselves to be suckers for packaging that conveys a food’s healthiness, Bragg said.
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The heartiness of other ingredients can determine the final number.
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To balance the heartiness, crunchy cucumbers and onions join tender leaves of parsley atop each bowl.
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Opinions from the Board of Immigration Appeals and two other federal courts of appeals reflect the soundness of DHS's legal position.
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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.
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Additional laser pulses reveal how much the ion’s quantum state has changed, allowing researchers to calculate the strength of the surrounding electric field.
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The link held even after accounting for traditional risk factors, though the strength varied by racial and ethnic group, a gap researchers say still needs further study before firm conclusions can be drawn about why.
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Reserving Lounge Chairs Planning to wake up early and claim lounge chairs in a prime location on the pool deck with your towels and personal belongings—and then head off to the fitness center, breakfast and to a cupcake decorating demonstration before making your way back to actually use them?
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Top-of-the-line treatments like volcanic hot-stone massages and rejuvenating facials are available, but so is a steam room, sauna, relaxation room, terrace, and small fitness center.
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True growth happens when people give themselves permission to evolve beyond survival mode and begin leading from a place of purpose, wholeness and self-awareness.
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Around the globe, people are seeking a deeper understanding of the nature and source of true health or wholeness.
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However, the report alleges there have been delays in implementing some of the intervention policies, and decries the wellness program's staffing shortage.
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To meet that demand, develop a travel wellness and performance plan built around personalized habits rather than generic advice.
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“Wholesomeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wholesomeness. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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