How to Use rock-solid in a Sentence

rock-solid

adjective
  • Open Range is a rock-solid Western in the tradition of the best in the genre.
    — and Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 21 June 2024
  • The Amherst product is a rock-solid 6 feet, 195 pounds.
    — Matt Porter, BostonGlobe.com, 24 June 2023
  • With a max range of 35-plus miles and a rock-solid battery life, the Rocky Talkie is a climber’s (and skier’s) best friend.
    — The Editors, Outside Online, 1 Dec. 2024
  • For a service that needs to be rock-solid reliable, Drive has had a rough year.
    — Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 28 Nov. 2023
  • It's got a fantastic cast, rock-solid writing, and lots of laughs.
    — Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
  • At the end of the day, the best campaigns are still grounded in rock-solid research and clear messaging to drive action.
    — Abbi Whitaker, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
  • Both men seem to have a rock-solid position on the WWE pecking order.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Backed by a rock-solid seven-piece band, Brooks & Dunn were in primetime ’90s-era form throughout the roughly 90-minute set.
    — Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 8 June 2024
  • The Labuschagne of the early 2020s had gear changes, positive foot movement, a rock-solid defense, and intent.
    — Tim Ellis, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Outlook: Though the Hawks lost all but four starters, those returning give them a rock-solid foundation to build around.
    — Rich Scherr, Baltimore Sun, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Pitching, a rock-solid strength for so long, quickly has become a raging headache.
    — Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Even with a rock-solid skincare routine, skin setbacks are bound to happen.
    — Catherine Santino, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
  • Start with a rock-solid contract that spells out the details: deadlines, deliverables, payment terms, and the scope of work.
    — Sho Dewan, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The hinges and folds of these rocks were — pun intended — rock-solid, but the nearby pegmatite crumbled in our hands with little effort.
    — Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 13 July 2024
  • This bamboo and aluminum rack holds up to 30 pounds, but even with a full set of stainless-steel cookware and cast-iron skillets, mine has been rock-solid and sturdy.
    — Matt Jancer, WIRED, 25 Feb. 2023
  • Gone are the impractical thin, rock-solid slip-on sandals and house slippers.
    — Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping, 7 Mar. 2023
  • For the vast majority of people, their money is rock-solid safe.
    — Sean P. Murphy, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Apr. 2023
  • First, UConn’s rock-solid transition defense should help control the pace.
    — Tanner McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2023
  • Chip, the second-eldest of the four Carter children, shared fond memories of his mother's love for adventure, and of her rock-solid faith.
    — Caroline Linton, CBS News, 28 Nov. 2023
  • Jones is primed for a monster performance on Sunday against the Bills’ rock-solid offensive line.
    — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 24 Jan. 2025
  • All sides are in fact at pains not to be seen to be in disagreement, as the WGA has emphasized its rock-solid solidarity.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 15 Sep. 2023
  • The senior infielder is a tough out for pitchers and is rock-solid in the field, helping the Blue Devils establish themselves as one of the top teams in Lake County.
    — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2023
  • The rock-solid construction won’t be failing anytime soon.
    — Samson McDougall, Parents, 5 Oct. 2024
  • Time and distance can’t chip away at the rock-solid bond these friends have forged over years of supporting each other through heartbreak, life pivots and a host of trials and triumphs.
    — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Combo guard Denzel Aberdeen rounds out the Gators’ rock-solid eight-man rotation.
    — Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Built of strong yet lightweight aluminum, these rings mount with self-centering dual steep clamps for a rock-solid grip to your gun’s Weaver or Picatinny rail.
    — T. Logan Metesh, Field & Stream, 19 July 2023
  • Jason Lipshutz: Right now, McRae is a streaming-era pop star with a growing collection of rock-solid hits and tons of cache with young listeners.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 4 Mar. 2025
  • The bedded, low-profile action uses Browning’s rock-solid X-Lock scope mounting system, which doubles the number of base screws from four to eight.
    — Michael Dickerson, Outdoor Life, 10 Apr. 2023
  • Even their invention of drug names is backed by a rock-solid linguistic and cultural defense.
    — Marc Hirsh, EW.com, 13 June 2024
  • Chrono and his compatriots show rock-solid determination to go through the timeline again and again until things are made right.
    — Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025

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