SOLID Synonyms: 288 Similar and Opposite Words

solid

adjective

ˈsä-ləd

Definition of solid

as in logical

based on sound reasoning or information the only solid conclusion that the jury could have reached

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as in hard

having a consistency that does not easily yield to pressure the ice cream is too solid to scoop right now

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as in self

having or consisting of a single color both kittens are black, but one has a solid coat and the other has a few white patches

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as in strong

not showing weakness or uncertainty some people see a solid handshake as a sign of strong character

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as in reliable

worthy of one's trust a solid source of information to reporters

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Recent Examples of solid The new formula, which is infused with niacinamide, more vitamins C and B5, and more hyaluronic acid, acts as a solid primer for makeup while offering up more hydrating, nourishing qualities. — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 31 July 2026 Outside of that move, one that netted Indiana a solid rotation player, every move made by the Pacers involved a piece on a lower-value contract. — Tony East, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 The Red Sox again managed a solid number of baserunners, particularly given the 4 ⅓ perfect innings by Barnett, but struggled to make the most of them. — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 31 July 2026 Michael Taaffe, the former Texas standout the Dolphins selected in the fifth-round of the 2026 NFL draft, has a solid first week. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for solid

Recent Examples of Synonyms for solid

Adjective

More importantly, the researchers found that the effective logical error rate was 10 times lower than the physical error rate.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026
The Cardinals needed an available reliever more than a starter recovering from a 77-pitch appearance, making Dobbins the logical roster casualty despite his otherwise solid work during his first extended opportunity in the major leagues.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of logical

Adjective

Loyalty programs can become harder to understand when members are confronted with dozens of offers that have little connection to the brand’s identity.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Miami’s roster Saturday was depleted as German Berterame is out on concussion protocol after a hard hit against Montreal that resulted in him exiting the field in an ambulance.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of hard

Adjective

An inspector’s notes also stated there were cardboard containers on the floor, a non-self closing restroom door, no training documentation for the staff.

— Pam McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2023
The women's brains showed a clear divide between the areas of the brain activated by self and non-self MHCs.

— Breanna Draxler, Discover Magazine, 24 Jan. 2013

Definition of self

Adjective

Sustained high performance by firms that treat customer value as primary remains the strongest empirical rebuttal.

— Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Second baseman Amira Hondras, coming off a strong women’s baseball World Cup debut last week, tied the game in the at-bat prior with a single up the middle to set up Villareal’s heroics.

— Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of strong

Adjective

Comedy Central became one of TV’s most reliable stand-up farm systems beginning in the 1990s, implementing a mix of showcases, half-hours, roasts, late-night blocks and festival tie-ins to elevate the medium.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 July 2026
After hiring a small 50-person crew as a test run, the railroad company found Chinese laborers to be reliable and efficient.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of reliable

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The example demonstrates how an owner might maintain an attractive base rate while making a reasonable margin through relevant extras.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
The three-prospect package going to the Tigers seems like a reasonable price for two months of a pitcher who underwent surgery to remove loose bodies in his elbow in May.

— Andy McCullough, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of reasonable

Adjective

Birdie tried to understand her grandma’s beige shoes, stiff with a thick sole.

— Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
But the phones will face a stiffer challenge than previous Pro smartphones, thanks to the market conditions forcing a price rise, weaker-than-expected upgrades, and consumer reluctance.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of stiff

Adjective

According to her, these include a well-fitting pair of jeans, a neutral blazer, and quality basic T-shirts and button-downs.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026
Infantino’s traditional support base in Africa, which has 54 of the 211 voting members, had been neutral about the offers of game-changing money for many of them.

— Graham Dunbar, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026