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as in reliability
the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged, or damaged
the car manufacturer tested the soundness of the new model in various types of collisions
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as in health
the condition of being sound in body
his athletic soundness is open to question since he's been away from the sport for so long
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Recent Examples of soundness
Instead, examinations should prioritize risks that threaten bank safety and soundness.
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Katanga Johnson, Bloomberg, 23 Feb. 2026
Look for structural soundness over cosmetic looks when thrifting furniture.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
The flow of deposits to less stable banks threatens the soundness of the entire financial system.
—Tyler Curtis, Boston Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
But these looser lending standards raise concerns of their own about the soundness of the financial system.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
The move also was met with criticism elsewhere, ranging from the soundness of the Argentinian political and economic system to the White House’s use of the Exchange Stabilization Fund for the liquidity measure.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
Pulte’s official job is director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, where he’s entrusted with the dull but critical task of ensuring the soundness of the mortgage market.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
But amid the chaos of the postseason, no one really cares about the soundness of your logic in using an opener, pitching to this hitter with first base open or going to that reliever in a high-leverage situation.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Using approximation theory, the researchers showed that completeness cannot surpass doubly exponential closeness to one, and soundness cannot drop below exponentially small.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Katanga Johnson, Bloomberg, 23 Feb. 2026
Look for structural soundness over cosmetic looks when thrifting furniture.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
The flow of deposits to less stable banks threatens the soundness of the entire financial system.
—Tyler Curtis, Boston Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
But these looser lending standards raise concerns of their own about the soundness of the financial system.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
The move also was met with criticism elsewhere, ranging from the soundness of the Argentinian political and economic system to the White House’s use of the Exchange Stabilization Fund for the liquidity measure.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
Pulte’s official job is director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, where he’s entrusted with the dull but critical task of ensuring the soundness of the mortgage market.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
But amid the chaos of the postseason, no one really cares about the soundness of your logic in using an opener, pitching to this hitter with first base open or going to that reliever in a high-leverage situation.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Using approximation theory, the researchers showed that completeness cannot surpass doubly exponential closeness to one, and soundness cannot drop below exponentially small.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soundness
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The City of Fort Worth says the work is focused on repairing deteriorating concrete along a high-traffic corridor to improve safety and reliability.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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The construction is part of a $93 million rehabilitation project that aims to improve safety, traffic flow and reliability for the more than 167,000 vehicles that use the expressway each day.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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But those programs run up against systemic challenges and the health conditions that disproportionately affect Black women, according to Montgomery.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Focus on adjustments that are necessary to protect your time and support your health.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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Experts concur that making a plan, and revisiting it regularly, is the best way to ensure stability when the situation inevitably changes.—
Kat McGowan,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2026
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Other academic research finds that communication about money can lead to greater marital satisfaction and stability.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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There are no fitness facilities, but guests are welcome to use Surin's large gym and a sauna just a short shuttle ride away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Belgium was missing striker Romelu Lukaku, midfielders Leandro Trossard and Hans Vanaken and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois because of injuries and fitness issues.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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That Smith’s work remains little-known is all the more baffling considering the strength and depth of a retrospective now up at Keith de Lellis.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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His teammates often marvel at his strength both in the weight room and in team drills.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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A day with the Buttigieges is a never-ending succession of wholesomeness.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
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Dees was the epitome of wholesomeness.—
Richard Wagoner,
Daily News,
23 Feb. 2026
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However, characterizations coming from Federal Reserve officials and market economists have grown at least a bit more optimistic — stressing the stability, if not the robustness, of the labor market.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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In testing, the model showed stronger robustness to noise and better generalization across different facial shapes compared to conventional approaches.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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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
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“Soundness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soundness. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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