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 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.
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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
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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Ige said Chicago has been working hard to reverse that trend, reiterating messages to the community that patients’ personal health information will not be shared.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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According to experts, house burping can bring benefits to your health, comfort, and indoor hygiene.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
19 Feb. 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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Beef adds even more heartiness to this chunky vegetable soup recipe.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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Braised short rib with a mirin soy sauce glaze brings the heartiness needed in the cold of January.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Look for structural soundness over cosmetic looks when thrifting furniture.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
29 Jan. 2026
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The flow of deposits to less stable banks threatens the soundness of the entire financial system.—
Tyler Curtis,
Boston Herald,
20 Jan. 2026
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Your strength lies not in not needing anyone, but in consciously choosing with whom to move forward.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Clearer information on the strength, track, and timeline of the storm will become more available later today into Friday as computer models are able to better sample the pieces of energy that will merge into this developing coastal storm.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The fitness of the second and third generations is threatened by the very privilege they are born into.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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External pressure, such as weight stigma and pressure from coaches and family, media and societal standards of fitness and team culture around dieting and weight, also place athletes at high risk for eating disorders.—
Emily Hemendinger,
The Conversation,
13 Feb. 2026
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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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In addition to having personal trainers come in to provide training classes, an important aspect of the building is giving officers a place to heal and focus on their personal wellness, officials said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Greene's manager, Gregg Edwards, told NBC News and The New York Times the following day that a wellness check had been carried out after one of Greene's neighbors had complained about music playing for 24 hours.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Wholesomeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wholesomeness. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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