1
as in well
enjoying health and vigor
always a hard worker, Grandma has remained healthy into her 80s
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2
as in good
beneficial to the health of body or mind
the air in here isn't healthy ads that promote healthy eating habits
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as in substantial
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
a healthy turnout of volunteers to plant trees on Arbor Day
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as in thriving
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically
coming out of a prolonged recession, the restaurant business seemed to be healthy again
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a healthy diet
a healthy economy
a healthy environment
a sustainable environment
a positive environment
a helpful environment
a safe environment
a beneficial environment
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Recent Examples of healthy
At its core, blush is supposed to evoke a healthy, radiant complexion, and there’s confidence to be found in that.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2025
In double overtime, Šimon Nemec — a healthy scratch to start the series — flung a shot past Frederik Andersen for a 3-2 win that gives the Devils hope, now trailing two games to one heading into Sunday’s Game 4.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Coconut milk contains healthy fats and some antioxidants, while butterfly pea powder and dragonfruit powder are also packed with antioxidants that may help lower inflammation and protect the skin from oxidative stress.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2025
LaMelo Ball, on a max contract through the 2028-29 season, is undoubtedly one of the game’s most creative players but also hasn’t been able to stay healthy.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2025
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2025
In double overtime, Šimon Nemec — a healthy scratch to start the series — flung a shot past Frederik Andersen for a 3-2 win that gives the Devils hope, now trailing two games to one heading into Sunday’s Game 4.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Coconut milk contains healthy fats and some antioxidants, while butterfly pea powder and dragonfruit powder are also packed with antioxidants that may help lower inflammation and protect the skin from oxidative stress.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2025
LaMelo Ball, on a max contract through the 2028-29 season, is undoubtedly one of the game’s most creative players but also hasn’t been able to stay healthy.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for healthy
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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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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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Okay, top-10 best movie entrance of all time for Blake Lively.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
26 Apr. 2025
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Another title win for Charlotte would have been a massive step back for Stratton and a way for WWE to pull back the reigns on what had been a substantial push for the former Ms. Money in the Bank.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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When paired with a frame as a single joypad or used as individual, motion-sensing grips, the Joy-Con 2s are as comfortable as their predecessors were on the Switch 1—possibly a little more so, thanks to slightly larger, more substantial thumbsticks.—
Matt Kamen,
Wired News,
20 Apr. 2025
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No materials from the first season’s version of Jackson, which was built in Canmore, Alberta, were retained when production moved to British Columbia for season two, so Macauley and his team had to construct a thriving Jackson from scratch before production started in February 2024.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2025
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These issues require immediate, thoughtful leadership to ensure a fair and thriving future for all Fort Worthians.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 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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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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Tether and its affiliated exchange Bitfinex will hold a majority stake and SoftBank a sizable minority.—
Nina Bambysheva,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Based on advanced ticket sales, the space opera sequel is expected to generate a sizable $20 million to $22 million over the weekend.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2025
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The new moon on May 26 is the perfect time to plant some prosperous seeds toward professional goals and make plans to boost your bank account.—
Nina Kahn,
StyleCaster,
28 Apr. 2025
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The story is set in Wakanda, a prosperous, futuristic country led by King T’Challa, played by Chadwick Boseman.—
Jelani Cobb,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Healthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/healthy. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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