How to Use rock-solid in a Sentence

rock-solid

adjective
  • Open Range is a rock-solid Western in the tradition of the best in the genre.
    and Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 21 June 2024
  • The Amherst product is a rock-solid 6 feet, 195 pounds.
    Matt Porter, BostonGlobe.com, 24 June 2023
  • For a service that needs to be rock-solid reliable, Drive has had a rough year.
    Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 28 Nov. 2023
  • At the end of the day, the best campaigns are still grounded in rock-solid research and clear messaging to drive action.
    Abbi Whitaker, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
  • Backed by a rock-solid seven-piece band, Brooks & Dunn were in primetime ’90s-era form throughout the roughly 90-minute set.
    Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 8 June 2024
  • Outlook: Though the Hawks lost all but four starters, those returning give them a rock-solid foundation to build around.
    Rich Scherr, Baltimore Sun, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Pitching, a rock-solid strength for so long, quickly has become a raging headache.
    Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2023
  • The hinges and folds of these rocks were — pun intended — rock-solid, but the nearby pegmatite crumbled in our hands with little effort.
    Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 13 July 2024
  • This bamboo and aluminum rack holds up to 30 pounds, but even with a full set of stainless-steel cookware and cast-iron skillets, mine has been rock-solid and sturdy.
    Matt Jancer, WIRED, 25 Feb. 2023
  • Gone are the impractical thin, rock-solid slip-on sandals and house slippers.
    Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping, 7 Mar. 2023
  • For the vast majority of people, their money is rock-solid safe.
    Sean P. Murphy, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Apr. 2023
  • First, UConn’s rock-solid transition defense should help control the pace.
    Tanner McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2023
  • Chip, the second-eldest of the four Carter children, shared fond memories of his mother's love for adventure, and of her rock-solid faith.
    Caroline Linton, CBS News, 28 Nov. 2023
  • All sides are in fact at pains not to be seen to be in disagreement, as the WGA has emphasized its rock-solid solidarity.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 15 Sep. 2023
  • The senior infielder is a tough out for pitchers and is rock-solid in the field, helping the Blue Devils establish themselves as one of the top teams in Lake County.
    Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2023
  • Built of strong yet lightweight aluminum, these rings mount with self-centering dual steep clamps for a rock-solid grip to your gun’s Weaver or Picatinny rail.
    T. Logan Metesh, Field & Stream, 19 July 2023
  • The bedded, low-profile action uses Browning’s rock-solid X-Lock scope mounting system, which doubles the number of base screws from four to eight.
    Michael Dickerson, Outdoor Life, 10 Apr. 2023
  • Even their invention of drug names is backed by a rock-solid linguistic and cultural defense.
    Marc Hirsh, EW.com, 13 June 2024
  • Recession fears reemerged in recent months, first when inflation briefly surged and then when the previously rock-solid job market showed signs of cracking in the spring.
    Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 26 July 2024
  • The enlivening pulse created by Radcliffe, Mendez, and Groff gains strength and drive through the production’s rock-solid ensemble.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 16 June 2024
  • The enlivening pulse created by Radcliffe, Mendez, and Groff gains strength and drive through the production’s rock-solid ensemble.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2023
  • That key intangible is a rock-solid recipe for disaster, of which the Mavericks find themselves.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Through the first month of the regular season, the Mets‘ president of baseball operations has seen a savvy first-year manager, growth from young players and a rock-solid bullpen.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2024
  • Their breathing is controlled, their shoulders rock-solid, their legs spinning in fluid synchrony.
    Thomas Curran, Time, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Money-Back Guarantee All the supplements on our list come with a 100% rock-solid money-back guarantee.
    Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2023
  • Stainless steel line guides, beefy cork or composite handles, and rock-solid reel seats increase performance and longevity.
    Pete M. Anderson, Field & Stream, 28 Sep. 2023
  • Learning the biology behind this age-old, rock-solid advice can encourage us to take other actions that will help promote a long and healthy life.
    Jessica Dulong, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
  • Depending on the formula, Bataille explains that hair gels can provide varying levels of hold, from flexible to rock-solid, catering to a wide range of hairstyles.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2024
  • The rock-solid job market is likely to soften a little One byproduct of weaker government spending: fewer jobs.
    Abha Bhattarai, Anchorage Daily News, 31 May 2023
  • In Australian bassist Paszkudzki, Grasso has a rock-solid instrumental foil.
    George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2023

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