soundness

noun

Definition of soundnessnext
1
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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2
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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  1. reliability
  2. health
  3. stability
  4. fitness
  5. strength
  6. agility
  7. wellness
  8. vigor
Noun
  • In a competitive marketplace with intense pressure on expenses, fees, and top performance, the reliability, efficiency, and speed automation brings is critical.
    Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Climate & Environment California water agency considers spending $141 million on Delta tunnel project Nov. 21, 2024 Supporters, who included business advocates and local water officials, said the project will ensure the reliability of supplies to protect Southern California’s economy.
    Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of reliability
Noun
  • Along with the financial backing that came with new ownership, the new CEO, Jorgenson, took measures to improve Scribe Media’s financial health.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The powerful organic chocolate is combined with several other antioxidants such as goji, longan and schisandra berries, astragalus and maca to boost energy and overall health through the winter months.
    Anna Haines, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of health
Noun
  • The welfare recipients themselves were regarded mainly as a budding underclass—unable to function in the economy and a threat to social stability.
    Michael Bernick, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • This stability contributes to their longevity—globular clusters can be billions of years old, and as such, many of them comprise very old stars.
    Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of stability
Noun
  • For HNWIs, this includes spa-like bathrooms, meditation spaces, and state-of-the-art home fitness facilities.
    Arash Jalili, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Beyond the beach, the resort also offers complimentary access to beach cruisers, a family pool, a fitness center and dozens of complimentary classes, and a luxe spa with relaxation lounges with ocean views.
    Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of fitness
Noun
  • The Giants have had some outstanding pitching performances in recent years, but clutch hitting has not been a team strength.
    Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • This includes the strength collection, its play in the bond-building category.
    Kathryn Hopkins, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of strength
Noun
  • In a world where skills are rapidly becoming obsolete and where agility and adaptability are paramount, the CSKO ensures that companies can not only survive but thrive by focusing on the continuous development of the right skills at the right time.
    Philippe Riveron, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The format sees 50 content creators and reality stars compete through logic and agility tests.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of agility
Noun
  • Promote regular physical activity for mental wellness.
    Stephen Sokoler, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Previously, the school’s approach to wellness largely involved a long-running program called Peer Support.
    Max Kutner, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of wellness
Noun
  • This is a watershed moment that underscores the need for democracies to defend their institutions with vigor and resolve.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Detroit Free Press William Roberts, a political animal who loved Walled Lake, his wife and serving the Lord with equal vigor, died Saturday after a long illness.
    M.L. Elrick, Detroit Free Press, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of vigor
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