wholesomeness

Example Sentences

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The movie ultimately departs from the book’s conclusion, avoiding Mr. Mars-Jones’s tragic streak in favor of a turn that feels a little neat, the film slotted into its niche with a note of tidy wholesomeness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

But it was her TV ads for orange juice—featuring her own children, a cartoon bird, and a lilting jingle about the “Florida sunshine tree”—that made her the nation’s leading avatar for white-bread American wholesomeness.

From Slate • Jan. 11, 2025

At the front of the station, a wall of reporters greeted Lee, who appeared tense and solemn — a sharp departure from his public image of clean-cut, jaunty wholesomeness.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2024

I’m biased, but Reeves brought a giddy wholesomeness and blended naïveté with a commanding onscreen presence when needed to the role of Clark Kent and his alter ego in every appearance.

From Washington Times • Jun. 13, 2023

Nothing could exceed the pleasantness and wholesomeness of the atmosphere of this fine naval training college.

From Down Under With the Prince by Duncan, Sara Jeannette