as in health
the condition of being sound in body
after the physical exam the doctor declared that I appeared to be enjoying the wholesomeness of a man half my age
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Recent Examples of wholesomeness
A day with the Buttigieges is a never-ending succession of wholesomeness.
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Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
Dees was the epitome of wholesomeness.
—Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
The finale’s whole cache of wholesomeness might just be resting on Sandy’s reunion with her wife, Leah, who is coming to visit for the final night.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2026
Beneath the wholesomeness, smiles, and laughter, something else lingers.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026
With all of the wholesomeness of a Bronx drill Cocomelon, Ice delivers lines cleverly adapted to the cartoon series (with no curse words) in her signature, spellbinding cadence.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2025
Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
Dees was the epitome of wholesomeness.
—Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
The finale’s whole cache of wholesomeness might just be resting on Sandy’s reunion with her wife, Leah, who is coming to visit for the final night.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2026
Beneath the wholesomeness, smiles, and laughter, something else lingers.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026
With all of the wholesomeness of a Bronx drill Cocomelon, Ice delivers lines cleverly adapted to the cartoon series (with no curse words) in her signature, spellbinding cadence.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wholesomeness
Noun
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Last week, Narges was finally allowed a brief visit with her sister and two lawyers, who were alarmed at how rapidly her health had deteriorated.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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From moldy cheese to meat sitting out overnight, health inspectors in Missouri and Kansas found numerous violations at Kansas City-area restaurants in the last two weeks.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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To balance the heartiness, crunchy cucumbers and onions join tender leaves of parsley atop each bowl.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, fish sauce, and sriracha make a amazing marinade for the steak, while turnip greens add delicious heartiness.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Instead, examinations should prioritize risks that threaten bank safety and soundness.—
Katanga Johnson,
Bloomberg,
23 Feb. 2026
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Look for structural soundness over cosmetic looks when thrifting furniture.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But Food Lion is winning budget-conscious shoppers with its value and private label strength, Lempert said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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This era of college basketball — the NIL and portal combination — has either robbed Self of his greatest strength or at least sneaked a few pennies from the community tray.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 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
Noun
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When one heart is cleansed, the vibration of wholeness ripples outward.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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The monks practiced Vipassana meditation throughout, intentionally walking 108 sacred days — a number representing spiritual completion and wholeness in Buddhist, Hindu and Jain traditions.—
Tiffany Stanley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Monarch's spa also focuses on restorative wellness.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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Lifestyle Juices also sells ginger, lemon and other wellness shots.—
Cooper Worth,
Des Moines Register,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Wholesomeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wholesomeness. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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