wholesome
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But the Midwest is as wholesome as social media is toxic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
The Dodgers love to project a wholesome, family-friendly essence.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Keyne lost the plot in a wholesome way having caught himself on the big screen after Spain's win over Belgium.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
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
I scolded him for it, but he argued quietly that it was very good and very wholesome; that it was life, strong life, and gave life to him.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
Vocabulary lists containing wholesome
The Omnivore's Dilemma
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