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as in healthy
enjoying health and vigor
a wholesome young woman in the prime of her life
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as in good
beneficial to the health of body or mind
trying to eat a more wholesome diet
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Recent Examples of wholesome
Fans on TikTok were quick to voice their support for the wholesome moment.
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Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 26 June 2025
The truth, however, turned out to be far more wholesome.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
The season will explore the dark reality of the wholesome youth group, unmasking the high-pressure pipeline of brutal spiritual bootcamps, role-playing scenarios, and relentless psychological control all under the command of a charismatic leader.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 18 June 2025
But the official program for the parade, drafted by the Army, offered wholesome patriotism to viewers and spectators that lent an Independence Day spirit to the festivities.
—Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
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Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 26 June 2025
The truth, however, turned out to be far more wholesome.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
The season will explore the dark reality of the wholesome youth group, unmasking the high-pressure pipeline of brutal spiritual bootcamps, role-playing scenarios, and relentless psychological control all under the command of a charismatic leader.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 18 June 2025
But the official program for the parade, drafted by the Army, offered wholesome patriotism to viewers and spectators that lent an Independence Day spirit to the festivities.
—Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wholesome
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Inside an office, a doctor told Ross that the top of his ligament was healthy and strong.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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That gunk could indicate that the river ecosystem isn’t healthy, Eichert told the Statesman, which could be due to dams upriver changing the historical flooding in the region.—
Alex Music
July 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 July 2025
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See my tips and best picks on how to protect yourself from identity theft at Cyberguy.com/IdentityTheft 10.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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The most important thing to consider when determining if a certain plant is a good match for hydrangeas is growing conditions.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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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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While supporters of incinerators cite the facilities’ use of high-level technology and that emissions are within healthful limits, environmentalists emphasize that incinerators still release carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, lead, mercury, dioxins, cadmium and particulate matter.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2025
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The menus designed for each Female Wellness guest are crafted specifically to their needs but are in line with the company’s overall sustainable, local, healthful plans.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Brewer, particularly, redefines the bullying aristocrat, played in the movie as a simpering sadist, but a more robust, complicated man onstage.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
8 July 2025
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This still isn’t perfect, but as AI models improve, the software that these amateur developers create will become increasingly complex and robust.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
8 July 2025
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