as in health
the condition of being sound in body
Granddad's heartiness on the hike put everyone else to shame—he wouldn't even hear of stopping to rest
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Recent Examples of heartiness
The heartiness of other ingredients can determine the final number.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
To balance the heartiness, crunchy cucumbers and onions join tender leaves of parsley atop each bowl.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Sour cream and cheese to add tang; pinto beans and red salsa for heartiness.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
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
Grains and roasted veggies lend heartiness.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 12 Jan. 2026
Mushrooms, plenty of vegetables and a mix of spices provide heartiness.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 6 Dec. 2025
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
To balance the heartiness, crunchy cucumbers and onions join tender leaves of parsley atop each bowl.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Sour cream and cheese to add tang; pinto beans and red salsa for heartiness.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
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
Grains and roasted veggies lend heartiness.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 12 Jan. 2026
Mushrooms, plenty of vegetables and a mix of spices provide heartiness.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 6 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartiness
Noun
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Nearly all of the surviving health-care facilities in the northernmost area fell on the wrong side of the partition.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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But state lawmakers can finally pass this legislation, and start saving families tax dollars while protecting our health and our environment.—
Justin Sanchez,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
Noun
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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
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A day with the Buttigieges is a never-ending succession of wholesomeness.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The bird has long symbolized American values like strength, freedom and independence, said Kochersperger.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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American oak trees symbolize the enduring strength and resilience of our people and nation.—
Joseph Bonasia,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 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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Nina, Karen and Caroline started appearing in my daydreams, full of vigor and life lessons.—
Jennifer Acker,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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Although not invasive, irises do need to be divided every few years to maintain vigor.—
Jamie McIntosh,
The Spruce,
5 May 2026
Noun
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Attached is an expansive fitness center and an outdoor fitness area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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And there are the activities, notably multiple golf courses, but also 100 acres of sporting grounds, sports courts, and an array of wellness and fitness facilities, as well as almost a dozen dining venues that offer everything from a snack to an epicurean feast.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
Noun
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The device will be evaluated in real operating conditions, with the aim of verifying its performance, robustness, reliability and ease of maintenance in the demanding marine environment.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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The company also debuted a leaderboard for ranking generative AI models based on how their robustness against cybersecurity attacks.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The soundness of an investment strategy or deal is undeniable as the sun and Mercury align.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Instead, examinations should prioritize risks that threaten bank safety and soundness.—
Katanga Johnson,
Bloomberg,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Heartiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartiness. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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