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
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of oneness
You are being given a chance in November to shed the version of you that has kept you hardened or separate from a sense of oneness.
—
Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2025
At the same time, the New World’s conquerors mocked the idea of humanity’s oneness, laying the foundation for race supremacy.
—Greg Grandin
september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
This privacy and oneness with the deep blue feels very VIP yacht—and this sporty skort is excellent to wear over swimwear with its quick-drying fabric.
—Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2025
Their latest collaboration, exquisitely shot by Adolpho Veloso, revels in a oneness with nature that, for all its visual and emotional rapture, has deep sadness at its core.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for oneness
Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2025
At the same time, the New World’s conquerors mocked the idea of humanity’s oneness, laying the foundation for race supremacy.
—Greg Grandin
september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
This privacy and oneness with the deep blue feels very VIP yacht—and this sporty skort is excellent to wear over swimwear with its quick-drying fabric.
—Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2025
Their latest collaboration, exquisitely shot by Adolpho Veloso, revels in a oneness with nature that, for all its visual and emotional rapture, has deep sadness at its core.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for oneness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oneness
Noun
-
Podrabinek captures the painful intersections between personal and political in a dissident’s life, and the solidarity that kept the resistance moving forward.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
-
Several contestants walked out in solidarity with Bosch.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
His choice to so closely blend his personality with his career resembles a lyricist writing diaristic songs, encouraging a sense of kinship between him and his audience.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
22 Dec. 2025
-
Largely transactional, its partnerships are not grounded in moral obligation or historical kinship.—
Zongyuan Zoe Liu,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Dec. 2025
Noun
-
Spirit, energy and enthusiasm When there were loud external calls for upgrades at safety in August, head coach Dave Canales firmly backed Scott because of his leadership and understanding of the defense.—
Mike Kaye
January 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
-
Tensor said the system emphasizes contextual understanding rather than simple object detection, allowing the AI to adapt to complex and unpredictable real-world driving conditions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
One of the biggest things is carrying the weight of the empathy, of feeling people’s issues or how people feel.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
-
Featuring families across Ireland, Spain, and America, Tóibín is an author with incredible empathy for the human condition and these stories will be a perfect read for anyone who cares about the short story form.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
All these songs rely on a strong backbeat more than harmonies or guitar solos, for example.—
John Lingan,
Rolling Stone,
8 Nov. 2025
-
To this day, it's celebrated as one of the most iconic musical pairings ever captured on television — a shimmering handoff between generations and a snapshot of two powerhouse voices meeting in perfect harmony.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
Democrats’ affinity for wolves increased, as did Republicans’ aversion.—
Justin Angle,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
-
Order Fresh Seafood from a Three-Generation Operation The town’s affinity for generational ownership goes beyond just the Greek population.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Lilleaas shares her character’s sympathy for the inability of different generations to connect.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
-
No sympathy for Maduro Maduro, the ruthless dictator arrested with his wife and flown to New York for trial, deserves no sympathy.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Neither Clark nor Lockett had spoken to the media the entire season, and Lockett’s nerves got the best of him while answering a question about the receivers building a rapport with Manning.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Jan. 2026
-
During talks, Putin was always taciturn, and Zelenskyy tried to establish a rapport.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
28 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Oneness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oneness. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share