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wholesome

[hohl-suhm] / ˈhoʊl səm /


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At the time, Alan told the Associated Press that he switched to country music because it better fit their wholesome image.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

The presence of two people at the opposite ends of human lifespan showed the Masters' annual Par 3 Contest is not just providing wholesome, family-friendly entertainment.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

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

Maybe I’ll go wholesome and buy a friendship necklace.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson




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