oneness

noun

one·​ness ˈwən-nəs 

: the quality or state or fact of being one: such as

a

: singleness

b

: integrity, wholeness

c

: harmony

d

: sameness, identity

e

: unity, union

Examples of oneness in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Survivors who felt their suffering was shared reported a stronger sense of oneness, with those groups. —Claire White, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2026

Explore oneness with community, but don’t force anything. —Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026

Explore oneness with community but don’t force anything. —Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2026

The dance, like the religion, finding a tighter structure and oneness with its environment. —Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for oneness

• doneness

Kids Definition

oneness

noun

one·​ness ˈwən-nəs 

: the quality, state, or fact of being one

our oneness with the rest of humanity