as in health
the condition of being sound in body
Granddad's heartiness on the hike put everyone else to shame—he wouldn't even hear of stopping to rest
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Recent Examples of heartiness
The heartiness of other ingredients can determine the final number.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
To balance the heartiness, crunchy cucumbers and onions join tender leaves of parsley atop each bowl.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Sour cream and cheese to add tang; pinto beans and red salsa for heartiness.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Braised short rib with a mirin soy sauce glaze brings the heartiness needed in the cold of January.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2026
Grains and roasted veggies lend heartiness.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 12 Jan. 2026
Mushrooms, plenty of vegetables and a mix of spices provide heartiness.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 6 Dec. 2025
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
To balance the heartiness, crunchy cucumbers and onions join tender leaves of parsley atop each bowl.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Sour cream and cheese to add tang; pinto beans and red salsa for heartiness.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Braised short rib with a mirin soy sauce glaze brings the heartiness needed in the cold of January.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2026
Grains and roasted veggies lend heartiness.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 12 Jan. 2026
Mushrooms, plenty of vegetables and a mix of spices provide heartiness.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 6 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartiness
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Thousands of motorcyclists donning their most dapper attire will take to the streets around the world Sunday, May 17, to benefit men’s health issues — including here in Naperville.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Cassidy, who cast a crucial vote for Kennedy to become health secretary, has opposed many of his vaccine policy changes, such as an update to the CDC website suggesting that there could be a link between vaccines and autism.—
Brennan Leach,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The growing apathy toward big-screen entertainment was also owed to the patina of all-American wholesomeness that studios imposed on their stables of stars, and the nothing-to-see-here style of movie journalism was wearing thin.—
Joshua John Miller,
Vanity Fair,
9 Apr. 2026
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A day with the Buttigieges is a never-ending succession of wholesomeness.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While the Sky are looking to rebound from a 10-34 season, the Dream went 30-14 last season and Reese’s growing offensive game, along with her strength on the boards, only adds to their championship hopes.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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And without Wagner, the Magic were missing too much of that collective strength.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 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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During all winters, conifers need occasional watering when the ground is not frozen to maintain plant vigor and to keep their needles intact.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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Divide spring-blooming bulbs to restore vigor, prevent overcrowding, and increase flowering.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The result is closer to a private members club that happens to be a place to stay—a refreshing alternative for the frequent Paris traveler eager to remove themself from the tourist crush and keep up their own work and fitness routines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
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Another 45 minutes at the gym just for fitness purposes.—
Michael Van Runkle,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Changes to school lunches These school nutrition directors were surveyed in October 2025, and since then, additional factors may threaten the robustness of school lunch programs.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Textile Exchange has published the first installment in a series of seven Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies aimed at improving the robustness and quality of environmental impact data for raw material production across the apparel, fashion and textile industries.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Mar. 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
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“Heartiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartiness. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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