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 wholesomeness
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.
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Joshua John Miller, Vanity Fair, 9 Apr. 2026
A day with the Buttigieges is a never-ending succession of wholesomeness.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
Dees was the epitome of wholesomeness.
—Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
The finale’s whole cache of wholesomeness might just be resting on Sandy’s reunion with her wife, Leah, who is coming to visit for the final night.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2026
Beneath the wholesomeness, smiles, and laughter, something else lingers.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026
With all of the wholesomeness of a Bronx drill Cocomelon, Ice delivers lines cleverly adapted to the cartoon series (with no curse words) in her signature, spellbinding cadence.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2025
Joshua John Miller, Vanity Fair, 9 Apr. 2026
A day with the Buttigieges is a never-ending succession of wholesomeness.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
Dees was the epitome of wholesomeness.
—Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
The finale’s whole cache of wholesomeness might just be resting on Sandy’s reunion with her wife, Leah, who is coming to visit for the final night.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2026
Beneath the wholesomeness, smiles, and laughter, something else lingers.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026
With all of the wholesomeness of a Bronx drill Cocomelon, Ice delivers lines cleverly adapted to the cartoon series (with no curse words) in her signature, spellbinding cadence.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wholesomeness
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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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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The heartiness of other ingredients can determine the final number.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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To balance the heartiness, crunchy cucumbers and onions join tender leaves of parsley atop each bowl.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 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
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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Guests of the hotel will also have exclusive access to a fitness center, the entrance of which is next to the spa.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Pent, for example, has redefined how your fitness gear can look with ultra-chic workout wares like its Colmia Horizontal Dumbells set in an elegant mix of harwood, steel and leather.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
23 May 2026
Noun
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My mother lost her own mother at 14 and was never fully mothered back to wholeness.—
Eli Raphael,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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Slash to appear post-birth-disappearance decently alert at hard taco brunch with other adults who have been wondering about you, as in about your wholeness as a person—then boob communications from a baby not even present arrive.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For a wellness moment, guests can melt away stress at the luxury spa at sister property Condado Vanderbilt next door, or break a sweat at the lagoon-view fitness center.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Booking a women’s wellness retreat with your mom or your daughter has become one of the more meaningful ways to mark a milestone — a birthday, Mother’s Day, a graduation or a holiday.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
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“Wholesomeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wholesomeness. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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