rock-solid
adjective
rock-sol·id
ˈräk-ˈsä-ləd 
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or rock solid
: completely or perfectly solid (as because of great strength or dependability)
supported by a rock-solid foundation
She has a rock-solid reputation.
Their relationship was rock solid.
… she moved in an artificial world without ever losing her rock-solid integrity.—
Walter Clemons
Walter ClemonsHe is right to imply that the political structure is a little shaky—it was a myth that it was ever rock solid.—Xan Smiley
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In addition to rock-solid security, this group of 56,000 people would have
outsize political influence.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2025
Even with a rock-solid skincare routine, skin setbacks are bound to happen.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
His strategies are both innovative and effective, and his determination is rock-solid.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025
Jones is primed for a monster performance on Sunday against the Bills’ rock-solid offensive line.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 24 Jan. 2025
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Steve Forbes, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2025
Even with a rock-solid skincare routine, skin setbacks are bound to happen.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
His strategies are both innovative and effective, and his determination is rock-solid.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025
Jones is primed for a monster performance on Sunday against the Bills’ rock-solid offensive line.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Rock-solid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rock-solid. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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