rock-solid
adjective
rock-sol·id
ˈräk-ˈsä-ləd 
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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
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Here, great gameplay, characters players identify with, reasonable prices for cosmetics and transactions, and a rock-solid online experience come together to create a polished package.
—Echo Apsey, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
Best potential playoff asset: Coach Mike Tomlin has pushed all the right buttons to turn a team that was built on a rock-solid defense that leads the league in takeaways into one that is playing complementary football behind quarterback Russell Wilson.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
The Labuschagne of the early 2020s had gear changes, positive foot movement, a rock-solid defense, and intent.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
With a max range of 35-plus miles and a rock-solid battery life, the Rocky Talkie is a climber’s (and skier’s) best friend.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 1 Dec. 2024
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Echo Apsey, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
Best potential playoff asset: Coach Mike Tomlin has pushed all the right buttons to turn a team that was built on a rock-solid defense that leads the league in takeaways into one that is playing complementary football behind quarterback Russell Wilson.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
The Labuschagne of the early 2020s had gear changes, positive foot movement, a rock-solid defense, and intent.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
With a max range of 35-plus miles and a rock-solid battery life, the Rocky Talkie is a climber’s (and skier’s) best friend.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Rock-solid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rock-solid. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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