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

The calculation is convoluted and linked to the size of parachute payments and solidarity payments, each received by Championship clubs from the Premier League.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Close to 100 human rights activists marched to Qusra in solidarity, bringing extra food and water for the Palestinian families.

— Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of solidarity

Noun

This clothing in turn helps Druids feel a sense of kinship with Europe’s pre-Christian peoples, including the ancient druids, who in the popular imagination are often envisioned as robed.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
Their work identified 14 emotions or experiences that could be affected by the design of an extreme habitat, including anxiety, autonomy, nostalgia, curiosity, fatigue, and kinship.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of kinship

Noun

Through that in-person interaction, team members can gain a better understanding of priorities, expectations and how decisions are made.

— Don Weber, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
The memorandum of understanding that Washington and Tehran signed on June 17 to open Hormuz expired on Monday without a final deal.

— Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of understanding

Noun

The sense of concern, yet complete lack of judgement the movie shows Jim, attests to both their decades of friendship and a deep reservoir of empathy that exists on the other side camera.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2026
Director Ti West wanted to keep the camera close to Gilpin, Sprenger says, to create empathy for her character.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of empathy

Noun

Later, the Moon opposes Saturn, reminding us that harmony still needs structure.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026
For centuries most Western Classical music was based on tonality, a system in which melodies and harmonies revolve around a central key.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of harmony

Noun

Settling that borders and distance cannot fail to erase the affinity and care that can arise in a mere meeting.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
The movie is inspired by Gavras’ affinity for mythology, having grown up listening to his father interweave tales with myths.

— Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026

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