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 Two Ships is thus a narrative for our time, when the aspirational vision of oneness has given way to intractable twoness. — James Traub, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026 Celebrating our oneness together! — ‘pemi Aguda, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for oneness

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Noun

It was seen as a reflection of a sense of solidarity that swept the country following 14 years of Vucic's authoritarian rule.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026
All of the tour’s other openers and Sheeran’s own backing band ended up quitting the tour in solidarity with Macklemore and Palestine.

— William Earl, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of solidarity

Noun

Government officials previously said that these 11 families split from a common male-line ancestor some 600 years ago, and are now at least 36 degrees of kinship from Naruhito.

— Chad de Guzman, Time, 26 Oct. 2026
At first glance, their already tight kinship, and all their many overlapping businesses, suggest that a new SpaceX-Tesla makes sense.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of kinship

Noun

Comparing election outcomes across various tallying methods provides a better understanding of functions and counting techniques.

— Ismar Volić, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
Police there credit the technology with helping officers locate and arrest suspects while providing a better understanding of potentially dangerous situations before arriving.

— Da Lin, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of understanding

Noun

Through Andrews Sisters-style harmonies, choreography and classic Abbott and Costello comedy sketches, the performers will stage a show like a real 1940s radio broadcast, the release said.

— Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
Gallup describes harmony as seeking common ground and minimizing unnecessary conflict, reminding us that finding agreement does not mean avoiding the conversations that need to happen.

— Julien Fortuit, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of harmony

Noun

Her voice has a clear affinity with Vashti Bunyan’s, possessing a maternal warmth and formal poise that can sound tender without becoming mannered.

— Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026
The Gossip Girl alum, whose on-screen alter ego was rarely one to shy away from a fabulous party and who, IRL, famously styles herself, has long shared that affinity for dressing up.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of affinity

Noun

Elsewhere, there’s no sympathy for the complexity of the challenge facing the American and Israeli strategists who instigated the conflict.

— Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2026
When Lee mentions Nathan Spence was meant to attend the program, Jed barely flinches, expressing sympathy for the boy’s confused and grieving mother.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of sympathy

Noun

Aided by a defense that pitched a shutout for the final three-plus quarters, Daniels had time to build rapport with his receivers absent Terry McLaurin.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2026
At the same time, Hiddleston built a rapport and took walks with Hillary’s grandson, Alexander, to experience the landscape and better understand the historical partnership.

— Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026

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