WHOLESOMENESS Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

wholesomeness

noun

Definition of wholesomeness

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 The more one tries to fabricate wholesomeness, the more people try to find the mess underneath. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026 Small things in Stella’s room — the lava lamp, Hello Kitty — that evoke the wholesomeness and innocence of a child. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2026 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, 13 July 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

Noun

The Yakima County resident, who had previous health conditions, was exposed to avian influenza at a dairy with infected cattle and had been hospitalized.

— Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Warren, a longtime progressive ally of el Sayed, cast the Michigan Democrat as a candidate voters could trust to stand up to wealthy interests and corporate lobbying, contrasting his record in public health with the influence of money in Washington.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of health

Noun

The salty bacon and fluffy eggs formed that classic breakfast flavor, while the potatoes added a satisfying heartiness without weighing the taco down.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
The addition of pan-friend hominy adds a nutty heartiness that is unexpected and so delicious!

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of heartiness

Noun

Every horse is vetted for soundness, the buyers given detailed reports about its health, but DeVaux trusts herself as much as anyone.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026
The allegations could call into question the soundness of criminal cases based on the involved officers’ arrests.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of soundness

Noun

That was only possible due to the strength of Ossoff and Cooper, who both raised gobs of money and put away their opponents weeks ago.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026
In Ossoff, Democrats were buoyed by a candidate who won respect at home even from some Republican officials for the strength of his constituent services.

— Sam Gringlas, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of strength

Noun

The project would include a splash pad, waterpark and pool restoration as well as pickleball courts, running track upgrades, outdoor fitness stations, an inclusive playground, and safety fencing around the club’s playground.

— Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Built in 1852, the bright white building serves as a luxury hotel, fitness center, and spa.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of fitness

Noun

Where the Madden’s bisection was fortuitous, the gods’ strike against humans set us off on an interminable search for restoration to a former wholeness.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
All of the goodness, wholeness, and love that are in God well up in God’s creations.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of wholeness

Noun

The spa The resort’s Forbes Travel Guide Triple Five-Star Spa is a standout, inspired by the Caribbean Sea and featuring ESPA and 111SKIN treatments, vibroacoustic wellness beds, steam rooms, and serene relaxation lounges.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
The shift is tied to broader wellness behavior, with younger consumers folding emotional well-being into daily self-care.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of wellness

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