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
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
Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wholesomeness
Noun
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The average cost of a home health aide is around $6,000 a month.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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The new doll is part of Mattel’s Fashionistas collection, which includes dolls with a diverse range of skin tones, hair textures, body types and health conditions, including type 1 diabetes, Down syndrome and blindness.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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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
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Andouille sausage adds a subtle kick and richness, beans add heartiness, and turnip tops are the perfect sturdy, bitter greens for a soup that lasts several days.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Jan. 2026
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Mushrooms, plenty of vegetables and a mix of spices provide heartiness.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
6 Dec. 2025
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But these looser lending standards raise concerns of their own about the soundness of the financial system.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Oct. 2025
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The move also was met with criticism elsewhere, ranging from the soundness of the Argentinian political and economic system to the White House’s use of the Exchange Stabilization Fund for the liquidity measure.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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What’s your team’s greatest strength this season?—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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And that’s all without mentioning a run defense that flexed its strength against the Green Bay Packers, and a special teams group that is facilitating complementary football and more.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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Perez does not break down training into physical and tactical work, instead designing complex exercises so players build fitness while practising real-game situations.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The hotel is a half-mile from the Zion Canyon Visitor Center and comes with heated pools and hot tubs, as well as a fitness center and airport shuttle.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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When the Siren Stops, a heartfelt instruction from every responder aspiring to live wholeness beyond the uniform, is his first book.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
11 Dec. 2025
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Healing, if not wholeness, is found through acts of reclamation.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Art carries wellness benefits, as well.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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This week OpenAI launched ChatGPT Health, an experience within the bot feature that allows users to securely connect medical records and wellness apps like MyFitnessPal and Apple Health.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Wholesomeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wholesomeness. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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