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
Several times, as another musician plays, Monk stands center stage and spins in place, in febrile oneness with the music.
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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
In defining these mystical experiences — a task akin to pinning a Flubber tail on a cosmically large donkey — the Hopkins team drew on the work of Walter Stace, an English philosopher who argued that this melding sense of oneness with the universe is the classic mystical experience.
—Cassady Rosenblum, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2024
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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
In defining these mystical experiences — a task akin to pinning a Flubber tail on a cosmically large donkey — the Hopkins team drew on the work of Walter Stace, an English philosopher who argued that this melding sense of oneness with the universe is the classic mystical experience.
—Cassady Rosenblum, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oneness
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After the October 7 massacre, the Houthis in Yemen began attacking American naval vessels and conducting missile strikes on Israel in solidarity with Hamas.—
Daniel Byman,
The Atlantic,
24 May 2025
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In Germany, the German-Israeli Society — a group that promotes bilateral relations and solidarity with Israel — said that Lischinsky grew up partly in Bavaria and spoke fluent German.—
Tia Goldenberg,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
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In October 2020, Maje was sentenced to 22 years in prison for murder with the aggravating circumstance of kinship.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Instead of kinship, audiences are likely to feel confusion, as Mahnaz behaves in increasingly self-destructive, irrational ways en route to an ending that provides relief, but no real resolution.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
22 May 2025
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Brands need to develop a deeper understanding of the media consumption habits and cultural nuances of diverse audiences to connect authentically and build lasting relationships.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Jenkins was the organizer of this unusual day that brought district attorneys from around the state inside of San Quentin to gain a better understanding of how the California Model works, and why even tough-on-crime district attorneys should support transforming our prisons.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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The Rise Of The Digital Leader Digital leaders operate at the intersection of three essential domains: technology (leveraging AI, automation and data to drive strategy), business (aligning digital efforts with measurable outcomes) and people (leading with empathy, influence and adaptability).—
Raj Polanki,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The idea of sharing our stories connects us as a whole, evoking empathy.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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The Ten of Cups signals joy, connection, and harmony in your personal life.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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Marinated for days in a delicate blend of sweet white miso, sake, and mirin, the dish embodies chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s philosophy of simplicity and harmony.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Among Anglophone musical genres (corresponding to their roles on opposite sides of WW2), post-war Japan loved jazz, while Italy had a particular affinity for progressive rock.—
David Katz,
IndieWire,
20 May 2025
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With an affinity for literature and poetry, Morrison managed to pay homage to his bookish roots and blend them with the bohemian flair of the period that would inspire generations of musicians to come.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Infused with equal parts outrage and sympathy, the song is a must-listen in these trying times.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
30 May 2025
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Alternately, his tone was infused with contempt, sarcasm or genuine sympathy for his subjects who had been victims of brutality unleashed by the Gestapo or secret police of the Vichy regime.—
David Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Macchio and Chan do have a fun rapport in the training scenes, when their characters get Li into fighting shape but also playfully knock him around a bit.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron appears to have mastered the art of keeping a rapport with Trump while maintaining a macho-style resistance to some of his statements.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
22 May 2025
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“Oneness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oneness. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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