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

The astonishing social movements of the decade—particularly the black freedom struggle and the antiwar movement—could have produced a more durable sense of solidarity and collective possibilities.

— Maggie McGowan, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 2026
For those feeling grim about Milwaukee’s local music scene post-The Garage’s closure and no-play list fallout, look no further for artist solidarity than the library.

— Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of solidarity

Noun

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
Many here say that, despite Iceland’s European roots, the country feels just as much kinship with the United States – if not more.

— Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of kinship

Noun

Another key element to Rashford’s return has been his understanding with Shaw.

— Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
The Atlas promises to make the job of biologists and medical researchers considerably easier, potentially speeding up the understanding of genetic diseases and the hunt for possible cures.

— Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of understanding

Noun

Loveland has a growing rapport with quarterback Caleb Williams, trust from play-caller Ben Johnson and an expanding role that takes advantage of all his gifts.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
The two also developed a strong rapport during camp on and off the practice field.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of rapport

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