as in health
the condition of being sound in body
healthy teeth are an indication of a horse's overall healthiness
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as in well
enjoying health and vigor
always a hard worker, Grandma has remained healthy into her 80s
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as in good
beneficial to the health of body or mind
the air in here isn't healthy ads that promote healthy eating habits
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as in substantial
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
a healthy turnout of volunteers to plant trees on Arbor Day
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as in thriving
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically
coming out of a prolonged recession, the restaurant business seemed to be healthy again
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a healthy diet
a healthy economy
a healthy environment
a sustainable environment
a positive environment
a helpful environment
a safe environment
a beneficial environment
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Recent Examples of healthiness
Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025
The president’s resting heart rate is a very healthy 62 beats per minute, while his blood pressure stands at 128/74.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
The good news is the Heat escaped the regular-season finale relatively healthy.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
The launch pad endured a lightning strike on April 27, but SpaceX said the rocket was healthy for the attempt.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The clinical trial looked at 54 relatively healthy participants ranging from 18 to 50 years old who were divided into two groups.
—Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025
The president’s resting heart rate is a very healthy 62 beats per minute, while his blood pressure stands at 128/74.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
The good news is the Heat escaped the regular-season finale relatively healthy.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
The launch pad endured a lightning strike on April 27, but SpaceX said the rocket was healthy for the attempt.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for healthiness
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Since January the Trump administration has slashed federal funding for research projects centered on equity, health disparities and marginalized communities.—
Angel Algarin,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2025
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Save the Children, one of UNICEF’s major last-mile distributors, typically gives out emergency therapeutic food at clinics where mothers can also give birth and take their infants for health screenings.—
Hana Kiros,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Crockpots are still made well, as are, in my experience anyway, the more modernized version: Instant Pots.—
Parker Hall,
WIRED,
2 Feb. 2025
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The witch’s magic is still MIA, but her attitude is well and truly back.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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Okay, top-10 best movie entrance of all time for Blake Lively.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
26 Apr. 2025
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The forthcoming rain was good news for crews battling a wildfire in central New Jersey that erupted on April 22 and has consumed 12,250 acres.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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When paired with a frame as a single joypad or used as individual, motion-sensing grips, the Joy-Con 2s are as comfortable as their predecessors were on the Switch 1—possibly a little more so, thanks to slightly larger, more substantial thumbsticks.—
Matt Kamen,
Wired News,
20 Apr. 2025
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Another title win for Charlotte would have been a massive step back for Stratton and a way for WWE to pull back the reigns on what had been a substantial push for the former Ms. Money in the Bank.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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No materials from the first season’s version of Jackson, which was built in Canmore, Alberta, were retained when production moved to British Columbia for season two, so Macauley and his team had to construct a thriving Jackson from scratch before production started in February 2024.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2025
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These issues require immediate, thoughtful leadership to ensure a fair and thriving future for all Fort Worthians.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Piccirillo jumped to fame in May 2024 when he wed Jesica Cirio, a superstar model and fitness entrepreneur who at the time had recently ended her relationship with Martín Insaurralde, the former mayor of Lomas de Zamora, a Peronist bastion in the metropolitan region of Buenos Aires.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The Army is changing the fitness test for all soldiers.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Developing robust risk management strategies is not about paranoia but preparedness.—
Jim Stevenson,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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This compact security camera offers exceptional value and robust features in a tiny design.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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Cookbook author and recipe developer Stella Drivas is known for her indulgent but healthful recipes, most notably two-ingredient vegetable chips.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Enjoy healthful eating all over the state, from the buzziest restaurants to the most modest of diners.—
Visit California,
AFAR Media,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Healthiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/healthiness. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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