as in unity
a state or feeling of closeness and happiness among people who are together as friends, family members, etc.
family togetherness They try to encourage a sense of togetherness among the people in the community.
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Recent Examples of togetherness
Having a team that boasts continuity, coaching, and some togetherness can be a powerful thing in this tournament.
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Maria Torres, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Tommy seems receptive, too, with each invitation to participate in his abductors’ togetherness (meals, movie nights, a picnic).
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Caribbean culture is rooted in warmth and togetherness.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
Fostering a sense of togetherness, ambition and a can-do mentality is precisely why Friedman was chosen for the role, said PB Town Council President Charlie Nieto.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Of course, three weeks of near-constant togetherness eventually caught up with us.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
Practicing independence alongside togetherness Consistency and support are foundational in healthy relationships.
—Mark Travers, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
These values, including togetherness, simplicity, and care for people and the planet, are treated as practical decision criteria for every AI initiative.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026
When everyone is crying, when everyone is remembering, when everyone is hurting, there’s a sense of togetherness that makes the grief a little more bearable.
—Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
Maria Torres, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Tommy seems receptive, too, with each invitation to participate in his abductors’ togetherness (meals, movie nights, a picnic).
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Caribbean culture is rooted in warmth and togetherness.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
Fostering a sense of togetherness, ambition and a can-do mentality is precisely why Friedman was chosen for the role, said PB Town Council President Charlie Nieto.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Of course, three weeks of near-constant togetherness eventually caught up with us.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
Practicing independence alongside togetherness Consistency and support are foundational in healthy relationships.
—Mark Travers, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
These values, including togetherness, simplicity, and care for people and the planet, are treated as practical decision criteria for every AI initiative.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026
When everyone is crying, when everyone is remembering, when everyone is hurting, there’s a sense of togetherness that makes the grief a little more bearable.
—Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for togetherness
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The demonstration of unity comes as Cuban leaders recently offered to allow exiles worldwide to invest in businesses and property on the island.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ahead of the show, Lauper praised the NYPD and emphasized unity and support across New York City.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Hezbollah joined the war in solidarity with the Palestinian group out of conviction that Israel would be constrained in its response by concerns of Hezbollah’s offensive capabilities.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
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Other local Chicano cultural and movement leaders were also reflecting on what to do next, and on the need for solidarity with victims.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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Hema listened to jazz music and attended dance concerts, forging intentional connections with Chicago’s modern dance scene — including a decades-long kinship with the Dance Center’s founder, Shirley Mordine.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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So that was kind of cool to have, in a way, that Michigan kinship.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Togetherness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/togetherness. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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