ONENESS Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

oneness

noun

Definition of oneness

as in solidarity

the state of being completely united with or a part of someone or something

—usually + with I felt a sense of oneness with nature. a feeling of spiritual oneness with others

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Recent Examples of oneness The sudden flood of oxytocin accompanying the onset of the drug produces feelings of emotional communion, oneness, and openness. — Erica Rex, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026 What’s stripped out at its core—and this is the deepest core of the contemplative traditions—is a non-dual realization of wisdom, an experience of oneness. — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for oneness

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Noun

But change is not possible without actually listening to one another with empathy, understanding and solidarity, even during disagreement.

— Vriti Shah, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026
Protests and solidarity actions have upended beloved summer rituals, including an orchestra concert and farmers market.

— Scott Bauer, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of solidarity

Noun

The essays in the book, which focus on beekeeping and other forms of animal husbandry, invite us to explore creaturely worlds beyond our own, and to recognize our kinship with other living beings.

— Richard Schiffman, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026
Carlisle and Childers also found a kinship in their studies of Eastern Religion, an exploration that is deeply threaded through the journey of Snipe Hunter.

— Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2026

Definition of kinship

Noun

In highly specialized environments, success depends on deep contextual understanding, not broad knowledge.

— TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
There is an understanding within the club about the anxiety caused by that first batch of emails, which were received out of the blue.

— Andy Mitten, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of understanding

Noun

Across global basketball, fintech and payments companies have identified the sport as a high-affinity channel for reaching digitally native, financially active audiences.

— Agung Dwi Sandi, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
The title track is packed with saw synths, flutes, and squeaking leads—all inside an arrangement that’s an early picture of the duo’s affinity for baroque compositions and aesthetics.

— Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 27 July 2026

Definition of affinity

Noun

Trump has pardoned virtually all Capitol rioters and frequently expresses sympathy for them.

— Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 31 July 2026
Before the recording was played, Judge William Sullivan warned jurors not to allow sympathy, anger, passion or pity to influence their verdict.

— Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of sympathy

Noun

Care requires a dynamic infrastructure that includes building trust and rapport with communities, providing accessible health care, translating science and medical literacy, challenging HIV stigma and discrimination.

— Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
The answer lies in changing social relations and practices which encourage use of address terms highlighting rapport, familiarity, and informality.

— Valerie Fridland, Time, 22 July 2026

Definition of rapport

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