solidity
noun
so·lid·i·ty
sə-ˈli-də-tē 
plural solidities
1
: the quality or state of being solid
2
: something solid
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Examples of solidity in a Sentence
The solidity of his convictions impressed us.
the solidity of his word is such that I don't need a written contract—or anything else
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But every morning, in those obscure beats by which the light and solidity of day replace the liquid remnants of dream, the reality of his situation would return to him and drain his heart of any comfort sleep had brought.
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Greg Jackson, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
Looking back on his side’s 2-0 victory against Aston Villa, Mikel Arteta will surely see the positives in their pressing approach in the first half, their solidity in winning their duels and the effectiveness of Arsenal’s right-side combinations.
—Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024
Primary qualities of an object, such as solidity and occupancy of space, exist independently of a perceiver.
—Anil K. Seth, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2019
There’s a solidity to the drive, encouraging sober, solid navigation as opposed to some trucks which bring out the devil in ya.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Greg Jackson, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
Looking back on his side’s 2-0 victory against Aston Villa, Mikel Arteta will surely see the positives in their pressing approach in the first half, their solidity in winning their duels and the effectiveness of Arsenal’s right-side combinations.
—Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024
Primary qualities of an object, such as solidity and occupancy of space, exist independently of a perceiver.
—Anil K. Seth, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2019
There’s a solidity to the drive, encouraging sober, solid navigation as opposed to some trucks which bring out the devil in ya.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Solidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solidity. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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solidity
noun
so·lid·i·ty
sə-ˈlid-ət-ē
plural solidities
1
: the quality or state of being solid
2
: something solid
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