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
You are being given a chance in November to shed the version of you that has kept you hardened or separate from a sense of oneness.
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2025
Although Sikhism is built around tenets of oneness and divine love, a small group of militants have carried out a long campaign of violence.
—Taran Dugal, New Yorker, 19 Nov. 2025
At the same time, the New World’s conquerors mocked the idea of humanity’s oneness, laying the foundation for race supremacy.
—Greg Grandin
september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
This privacy and oneness with the deep blue feels very VIP yacht—and this sporty skort is excellent to wear over swimwear with its quick-drying fabric.
—Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2025
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2025
Although Sikhism is built around tenets of oneness and divine love, a small group of militants have carried out a long campaign of violence.
—Taran Dugal, New Yorker, 19 Nov. 2025
At the same time, the New World’s conquerors mocked the idea of humanity’s oneness, laying the foundation for race supremacy.
—Greg Grandin
september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
This privacy and oneness with the deep blue feels very VIP yacht—and this sporty skort is excellent to wear over swimwear with its quick-drying fabric.
—Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oneness
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The community solidarity shown in Minneapolis has been nothing short of astounding—and ICE has struggled to circumvent it.—
David Ostendorf,
Time,
29 Jan. 2026
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And when there was a demonstration for solidarity with Greenland a couple of Sundays ago, Greenlanders and Danes took to the streets together, holding the Greenlandic flag.—
Rikke Agnete Dam,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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Wednesday's Child on CBS Colorado For more information about services for kinship care families or to learn more about the Heart Gallery, call Raise the Future at (303) 755-4756 or 1(800) 451-5246 or go to the Raise the Future website.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Gradually, the two men gain each other’s trust, and a largely unspoken kinship emerges between them.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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The family appreciates the support and understanding of the community during this difficult time.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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Each shot is composed with intention and elegance, and editor George Cragg demonstrates a keen understanding of which moments merit long, unbroken takes and when cuts are necessary.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
31 Jan. 2026
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Long before applications are written, this work prepares boys not just to succeed in college, but to grow into integrated adulthood—capable of focus, empathy, and purpose in a world that increasingly demands all three.—
Dr. Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The proceeds from the purchase will support an early childhood curriculum emphasizing altruism and empathy, designed to inoculate young minds against the dangers of extremism and hate before such poison can take root.—
Elliott Broidy,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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As for harmony between Charles and Harry, the last time the two are known to have seen one another face-to-face was last September, when Harry stopped by Charles’s London home, Clarence House, for a tea that lasted just under an hour.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
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Some of Butler’s songs are mere snippets, some are full-length numbers, often with vocals in the three-part harmony familiar from the time.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Benjamin Moore Cinnamon Slate 2113-40 Designer Susan Jamieson has an affinity for muted tones with a bit of nuance, like Cinnamon Slate by Benjamin Moore.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2026
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George Saunders has an affinity for ghosts.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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There was also sympathy within the dressing room for having the betting allegations hanging over him for so long.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Bo, Luke and Matthew, our deepest sympathies.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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In emergencies, skill matters more than rapport.—
Crystal Cene,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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But the greatest demand is for human-centric avatars that can build authentic rapport.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Oneness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oneness. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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