wholesome

Example Sentences

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But Van Der Beek’s wholesome good looks belied his creative ambitions.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

On the one hand, it’s a “relatively harmless, wholesome form of entertainment.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

"It's just really disheartening because it's such a delightful hobby and it's so wholesome and then moments like that really break your heart," Wosley said.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

Hainsworth remembers it as "wholesome and beautiful work".

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

I decided he was Ovaltine, sweet and wholesome.

From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine