as in solidarity
the state of being completely united with or a part of someone or something
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I felt a sense of oneness with nature. a feeling of spiritual oneness with others
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Recent Examples of oneness
Their latest collaboration, exquisitely shot by Adolpho Veloso, revels in a oneness with nature that, for all its visual and emotional rapture, has deep sadness at its core.
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Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
Several times, as another musician plays, Monk stands center stage and spins in place, in febrile oneness with the music.
—Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
The illusion of separation, the truth of universal oneness.
—Oshan Jarow, Vox, 8 Jan. 2025
Aaron has worked the majority of his life to understand the oneness of humanity.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
Several times, as another musician plays, Monk stands center stage and spins in place, in febrile oneness with the music.
—Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
The illusion of separation, the truth of universal oneness.
—Oshan Jarow, Vox, 8 Jan. 2025
Aaron has worked the majority of his life to understand the oneness of humanity.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oneness
Noun
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Harry and his co-founder Seeiso, 59, left their roles as patrons in March in solidarity with the then-trustees who had resigned in a dispute with chairperson Dr. Sophie Chandauka.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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More than 50 people in Detroit and the metro area have participated or plan to participate in a rolling fast in solidarity with Gaza organized by Jewish Voice for Peace Detroit.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Stalter was a mega Girls fan and had felt a kinship with Dunham through the screen.—
Anna Peele,
Rolling Stone,
10 July 2025
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Each work—a torch in the dark—guides us, casting light on kinships unthought,revealing the art of becoming with the Earth.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The best platform teams are the ones that build a deep understanding of the daily realities of developers, security professionals and operations specialists.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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My track record reflects a deep understanding of how city government works and how to get things done.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Aug. 2025
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In the age of agentic AI, where models act with increasing autonomy, the companies that thrive will be those that remember the obvious truth often overlooked in the race for progress: intelligence may drive the engine, but empathy keeps people in the driver’s seat.—
Victor Dey,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Other board members also expressed empathy for community members who spoke during recent public comment periods, many expressing concerns about district administrators creating a toxic workplace and criticizing the recent hiring of Tremaine Harris as assistant principal of the Century Junior High.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Crafting aesthetic mood boards is made for Libras, who value harmony, balance, and taste.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Aug. 2025
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The harmony and togetherness of the group has been at its highest.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The scene ends in front of a doughnut shop, which, of course, alludes to the cliché that all police officers have an affinity for doughnuts.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The musician’s affinity for the brand began at early age.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
31 July 2025
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Filming largely from David’s perspective, and augmenting the action with cultural politics, Lee seems fully in sympathy with the protagonist’s viewpoint.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
15 Aug. 2025
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Linda obviously wasn’t offended by the popular entertainer’s lack of sympathy and had apparently forgiven him.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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Berg’s framing of Guibert’s experience highlights her intimate and playful rapport with her son, illustrated by a number of Jeff’s voicemails that punctuate the movie.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
6 Aug. 2025
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Just two years later, when Deng orchestrated a second challenge to Hua’s leadership, Ye and other military commanders sided with Deng, who had extensive social connections and personal rapport with senior military officers.—
TYLER JOST,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Oneness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oneness. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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