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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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Recent Examples of wholesome
While some shows are more wholesome and emotional, this one is very action-packed and horny.
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Catherine Mhloyi, Them., 15 Sep. 2025
The reality is far more complicated, quite a bit less wholesome, and probably more familiar to most parents reading this.
—Jessica Ewing
september 15, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
What happens next is pure wholesome madness.
—Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
Who doesn’t have childhood memories of arguing about Boardwalk and Park Place until the popcorn bowl got knocked over during an evening of wholesome family entertainment?
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025
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Catherine Mhloyi, Them., 15 Sep. 2025
The reality is far more complicated, quite a bit less wholesome, and probably more familiar to most parents reading this.
—Jessica Ewing
september 15, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
What happens next is pure wholesome madness.
—Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
Who doesn’t have childhood memories of arguing about Boardwalk and Park Place until the popcorn bowl got knocked over during an evening of wholesome family entertainment?
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wholesome
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After all, beneath a full glam beat is a nourished complexion and healthy strands—and that makes all the difference.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
22 Sep. 2025
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The analysis shows that aligning incentives toward prevention, early detection, and healthier lifestyles could lower employer premiums by $7,000 per person per year and help reduce chronic disease rates.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
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Pashinyan was widely popular among diaspora Armenians after taking power in the 2018 Velvet Revolution, maintaining good relations with them and doing community visits during his international trips.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Sep. 2025
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In maybe his best throw in front of the 15 NFL scouts in the Memorial Stadium press box, Mendoza stood strong in the face of a seven-man pressure and delivered a 5-yard strike to Sarratt for a score.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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Beneath the surface, though, all is not well.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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The ads for it were…well, pure 1970s.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Research finds that eating mostly healthful, nutritious foods also helps.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
17 Sep. 2025
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Lubetzky launched Kind in 2004, aiming to create snacks that were both healthful and socially responsible.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
25 Aug. 2025
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The company’s commitment extends beyond compensation, with additional benefits such as tuition assistance, professional development programs, career mobility resources, and robust stock award programs.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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The robust sauce clings to the pasta, creating a dish far greater than the sum of its parts.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Wholesome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wholesome. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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