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
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.
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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
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
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
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
Noun
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Opening day, then, brought unity and renewal that felt like an elixir.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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What begins as private heartbreak becomes a broader movement of hope and connection, showing how faith, love, and unity can bring light even to the darkest moments.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In a time when polarization and intolerance threaten the democratic fabric of our nation, the image of a Seder at the Freedom Tower offers a different vision, one of solidarity rooted in shared experience.—
Brian Siegal,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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Leftism thus constitutes an ongoing search for new causes to fight on behalf of, in a way that mobilizes adherents and creates solidarity among them.—
Bradley Gitz,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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And yet there was a certain kinship.—
Matt Weinstock,
New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2026
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An early adopter of social media, Mapp set out to help people in the Black community to find safety and kinship in the natural world through outdoor recreation.—
The Editors,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Togetherness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/togetherness. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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