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

On Monday, Macklmore kicked off the Free Palestine Tour in Dublin with special guest appearances from Hozier, Kneecap, and Boega, the backing band that dropped out of Sheeran’s tour in solidarity with Macklemore.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2026
If that sounds familiar, the media ban is similar to what happened to the NBA after then-Rockets GM Daryl Morey sent a 2019 tweet expressing solidarity with pro-Democracy protests in Hong Kong.

— Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 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

Kim Hong-Cheol, the South Korean military official, said leaving the dispute over the military demarcation line unresolved would increase the risk of accidental clashes because troops from both sides act on their own understanding of the line.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Communications leaders can help organisations anticipate the expectations those decisions will need to meet, bringing an understanding of customer concerns and public trust into the discussion before commitments are made.

— Margot Edelman, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of understanding

Noun

Still, any empathy that the series looks to drum up for him is limited by the fact that the character takes equality as an affront—Clive can’t feel tall without someone to stand over.

— Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2026
Build a culture where empathy and accountability are integral to performance.

— Dr. Manish Pratap Singh Chandel, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of empathy

Noun

So audiences may be surprised about his latest turn, playing a cheerful educator in the Old West with an affinity for the literary classics.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026
Chief among them is Westwood’s affinity for punk sensibility and edgy styling.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of affinity

Noun

Joseph Zada is beyond impressive in a highly demanding role that pushes him to the limit physically and emotionally, perfectly capturing the essence of Haymitch with all the sympathy, charm and bitterness Woody Harrelson brought to the role.

— Zack Sharf, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026
Arab Israelis of Palestinian descent make up 20% of the population but are often seen with suspicion because of their sympathies with other Palestinians.

— Cara Anna, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of sympathy

Noun

But under the weight of those allegations, state officials say the once-collaborative rapport between the federal government and state leaders has in some cases given way to a deep sense of suspicion.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 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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