1
as in well
enjoying health and vigor
always a hard worker, Grandma has remained healthy into her 80s
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2
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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3
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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4
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 healthy
Younger generations are opting for healthier choices and drinking less alcohol, and inflation has meant less disposable income among wine drinkers.
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Natasha Chen, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
Those who suffer from PPD may be less responsive to their children's cognitive and emotional needs, which can affect healthy development and the capacity for self-regulation.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Butterflies are important pollinators, and their populations are barometers of a healthy ecosystem.
—Shafaq Patel, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
Both key components of last year’s team are out indefinitely with significant injuries, and L.A. has been unable to compensate even though healthy stars Gabriel Pec and Marco Reus repeatedly created scoring chances against St. Louis.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2025
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Natasha Chen, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
Those who suffer from PPD may be less responsive to their children's cognitive and emotional needs, which can affect healthy development and the capacity for self-regulation.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Butterflies are important pollinators, and their populations are barometers of a healthy ecosystem.
—Shafaq Patel, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
Both key components of last year’s team are out indefinitely with significant injuries, and L.A. has been unable to compensate even though healthy stars Gabriel Pec and Marco Reus repeatedly created scoring chances against St. Louis.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for healthy
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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
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On the bright side, healthy lifestyle choices, such as a good diet and regular exercise, offer even greater heart health protection for women.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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God bless iconic events for granting my fourth (and perhaps best) film a religious re-release!—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2025
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There are a few pretty substantial feature compromises/differences to take on board, though.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Bigger pieces carry a more substantial visual weight—for example, a dangly pair of earrings and a thick necklace can sometimes be too overpowering together and might end up taking away from the rest of your look.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
27 Mar. 2025
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Its thriving cultural scene, buzzing nightlife, and beautiful beaches draw millions of tourists every year.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2025
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The Wynwood Walls—an outdoor museum showcasing vibrant street art—is free to visit and offers an immersive look into Miami’s thriving creative scene.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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International students and scholars were told that the United States is the land of free inquiry and expression, and that our world-class schools are sites of robust speech.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2025
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This approach offers robust protection against data loss.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Focus on your diet and exercise routine: Eating a healthful, balanced diet and regularly exercising can help support your eye and overall health.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
28 Mar. 2025
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Then, with the Heat moving toward a more healthful menu, with a full-time nutritionist now in place, the cookies were gone.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2025
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And unsurprisingly, indoor-outdoor living was prioritized, with a sizable yard that’s accessible from several points on the main floor.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2025
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The trial alone lasted forty-one days, and there is a sizable cast of characters.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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For more than a century, the U.S. and Canada built a close, prosperous partnership—standing together in war, mutually fueling their economies through trade, and maintaining the world's longest undefended border.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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The lessons learned here could shape the future of anti-poverty efforts across the country, offering hope for a more equitable and prosperous future for American children.—
Darrick Hamilton,
Hartford Courant,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Healthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/healthy. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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