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wholesome

[hohl-suhm] / ˈhoʊl səm /


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Others will make the mistake because they’re eager for a wholesome reminder that not everything here is that bad.

From Slate Jun. 25, 2026

Their enduring appeal lies in simple melodies and wholesome, patriotic themes that deeply resonate with Chinese audiences.

From The Wall Street Journal May 26, 2026

The Independent gave it the same score, calling Race Across the World "a wonderful source of escapism in uneasy times" and "the most wholesome show on TV".

From BBC May 21, 2026

Even so, “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” was and is sincere and wholesome, even moving at times.

From Salon May 21, 2026

Birds were singing, and a wholesome peace lay on the land.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien




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