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 Founded in the 19th century in Iran, the faith centers around principles of humanity and oneness. — Adam Duxter, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for oneness

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Noun

Sheeran’s supporting acts and his backing band quit the tour in solidarity with Macklemore.

— Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026
The fight this time centered on the Houthis beginning to target Saudi oil tankers exiting the Red Sea through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in solidarity with Iran's blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.

— September 18, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of solidarity

Noun

Stolen and enslaved Indigenous people formed new networks of kinship; learned new skills and languages; retained memories of family, kin, and rituals; and, through it all, continually plotted to return home.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Carrington in particular models what some have termed an ecofeminist approach, one that does not appropriate animals for the artist’s own self-revelation but instead develops kinship across species.

— Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of kinship

Noun

This theory is based on our understanding of the abilities of apes, as evidence suggest both chimpanzees and gorillas have gestural communication systems.

— Hannah Little, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2026
Whether the China business can further develop these dimensions will depend on the local team’s understanding of individual city needs, as well as the ability of its stores and communities to consistently deliver high-quality experiences.

— Advertorial, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of understanding

Noun

Maybe there was some harmony there with sports and hosting with Erin.

— Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
That harmony makes all the difference—Cygnet 22 delivers a martini with remarkable smoothness, depth, and elegance that is difficult to match.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of harmony

Noun

But his actions here — deflecting accountability, being vague yet defensive about his own politics — and his history with Kraft suggest his sympathies might not lie with the causes his opening acts stand for.

— Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Tui Shipping, the boat's owner, provided a statement to VBTC expressing sympathy to those affected and acknowledging its responsibility for passenger safety, according to the broadcaster on Tuesday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

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