rock-solid
adjective
rock-sol·id
ˈräk-ˈsä-ləd 
variants
or rock solid
: completely or perfectly solid (as because of great strength or dependability)
supported by a rock-solid foundation
She has a rock-solid reputation.
Their relationship was rock solid.
… she moved in an artificial world without ever losing her rock-solid integrity.—
Walter Clemons
Walter ClemonsHe is right to imply that the political structure is a little shaky—it was a myth that it was ever rock solid.—Xan Smiley
Xan SmileyExamples of rock-solid in a Sentence
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Though endless repetition, Trump has created, even among reasonable people, a rock-solid belief that immigration is a crisis, and that dangerous people are crossing unchecked.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
Likewise, a breakup song suffused with sadness can resonate with a listener in a rock-solid relationship who is coping with another kind of loss.
—Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2024
Learning the biology behind this age-old, rock-solid advice can encourage us to take other actions that will help promote a long and healthy life.
—Jessica Dulong, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
The split-screen highlights the polarizing American views of Netanyahu and Israel’s conduct in Gaza, which has led to cracks in what was once rock-solid bipartisan support for Israel’s government.
—NBC News, 21 Mar. 2024
Half full: Tatis, Manny Machado and Bogaerts give the Padres three rock-solid offensive pieces.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024
Putt-Putt Problems is Lil Snack’s newest pop culture trivia game that requires a combination of digital golf skills and rock-solid trivia knowledge.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 7 Mar. 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
Fortunately, the Ravens have a rock-solid foundation led by two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson and coach John Harbaugh, who together have gone 58-19 during the regular season when Jackson starts.
—C.j. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 12 Feb. 2024
Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
Likewise, a breakup song suffused with sadness can resonate with a listener in a rock-solid relationship who is coping with another kind of loss.
—Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2024
Learning the biology behind this age-old, rock-solid advice can encourage us to take other actions that will help promote a long and healthy life.
—Jessica Dulong, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
The split-screen highlights the polarizing American views of Netanyahu and Israel’s conduct in Gaza, which has led to cracks in what was once rock-solid bipartisan support for Israel’s government.
—NBC News, 21 Mar. 2024
Half full: Tatis, Manny Machado and Bogaerts give the Padres three rock-solid offensive pieces.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024
Putt-Putt Problems is Lil Snack’s newest pop culture trivia game that requires a combination of digital golf skills and rock-solid trivia knowledge.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 7 Mar. 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
Fortunately, the Ravens have a rock-solid foundation led by two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson and coach John Harbaugh, who together have gone 58-19 during the regular season when Jackson starts.
—C.j. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 12 Feb. 2024
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“Rock-solid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rock-solid. Accessed 9 May. 2024.
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