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
Neighbors unite for a day of togetherness and celebration in the park.
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Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
These gatherings weren't just meetups to watch soccer but moments of togetherness for these communities.
—Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
There was the togetherness to recover from going behind early, plus a level of control in possession that slowly tilted the match in their favour.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 25 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
Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
These gatherings weren't just meetups to watch soccer but moments of togetherness for these communities.
—Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
There was the togetherness to recover from going behind early, plus a level of control in possession that slowly tilted the match in their favour.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 25 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for togetherness
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Xi said China and Russia need to use closer and stronger strategic collaboration to defend the legitimate interests of both nations and safeguard the unity of Global South countries, the state broadcaster CCTV reported.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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His trip to Africa — which includes stops in Algeria, Angola, Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon — is focused on promoting unity, peace and stronger interfaith relationships.—
Emmanuel Akinwotu,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Taken together, Beef seems to say all of these are representations of a culture so toxically individualistic and ambitious that its members can’t even fathom solidarity as an option to push back against a depraved ruling class.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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Film’s outrage at the spectacle draws him toward Phamorn, and what begins as solidarity gradually reveals a deeper story of exploitation and the hunger for retribution.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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The organization expanded its services to kinship care families in 2022.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Steadfast’s Family Art Program that is just starting up will help foster, adoptive and kinship families connect while creating art pieces together, Becker said.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Togetherness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/togetherness. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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