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as in healthy
enjoying health and vigor
a wholesome young woman in the prime of her life
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as in good
beneficial to the health of body or mind
trying to eat a more wholesome diet
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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 wholesome
Dustin Nelson, EW.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Since the video went viral, Prins says it's been so wholesome to read through the comments and see how much the story has touched people.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
While the film fails to deliver wholesome entertainment package that Khan is known for, Sikandar does offer a cocktail of thrills, traditional family values, and Khan’s star persona.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Watch this grandma's wholesome reaction to her grandson's publishing deal.
—Allison Moses, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Throughout its run, 7th Heaven tackled numerous relevant issues facing families at the time (and still today), including teen pregnancy, drug use, and the trials and tribulations of raising seven children at once, often concluding with a wholesome moral message.
—Dustin Nelson, EW.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Since the video went viral, Prins says it's been so wholesome to read through the comments and see how much the story has touched people.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
While the film fails to deliver wholesome entertainment package that Khan is known for, Sikandar does offer a cocktail of thrills, traditional family values, and Khan’s star persona.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Watch this grandma's wholesome reaction to her grandson's publishing deal.
—Allison Moses, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wholesome
Adjective
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As a reliever who started the season healthy, Minter might not need that much time to build up.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
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The Seeding Square is a sturdy plastic template that helps properly space seeds and seedlings for healthy plants and bountiful harvests.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2025
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Okay, top-10 best movie entrance of all time for Blake Lively.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
26 Apr. 2025
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The forthcoming rain was good news for crews battling a wildfire in central New Jersey that erupted on April 22 and has consumed 12,250 acres.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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With traditional systems emphasizing reactive care, the need for a proactive approach to health has never been more urgent.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The health of your culture is the leading indicator of your future success.—
Nirmal Chhabria,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Crockpots are still made well, as are, in my experience anyway, the more modernized version: Instant Pots.—
Parker Hall,
WIRED,
2 Feb. 2025
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The witch’s magic is still MIA, but her attitude is well and truly back.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2024
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People’s lives today lack diets of healthful whole foods, clean water, regular exercise, and adequate sunlight.—
Kevin Reutenauer,
Hartford Courant,
23 Apr. 2025
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Some foods naturally contain healthful fats and can be added to your diet.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Panthers added two offensive weapons on Day 3 who also have robust return experience.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2025
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The platform has a robust interface that allows users to manage rosters across teams, from freshman to junior varsity (JV), and varsity.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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The future of education lies in combining the strengths of traditional academic practices with innovative technological solutions.—
Bruce Dahlgren,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Night Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin Got Involved in a Brawl at the Polo Lounge (Exclusive) Through it all, Goldsmith-Thomas has learned her versatility is one of her greatest strengths.—
Liz McNeil,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Army is changing the fitness test for all soldiers.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Piccirillo jumped to fame in May 2024 when he wed Jesica Cirio, a superstar model and fitness entrepreneur who at the time had recently ended her relationship with Martín Insaurralde, the former mayor of Lomas de Zamora, a Peronist bastion in the metropolitan region of Buenos Aires.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Wholesome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wholesome. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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