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
During their time in space, the Artemis 2 crew captivated the world with spectacular imagery of our celestial neighbor, as well as heartfelt sentiments of teamwork and togetherness that resonated with millions back on Earth.
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Josh Dinner, Space.com, 1 May 2026
That togetherness makes playing high school soccer enjoyable for Vukas.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Besides presenting a wide range of arts and entertainment, the event is meant to generate a spirit of global togetherness at a time when some are embracing isolationism and intolerance.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Conciliation, community, and togetherness was her mantra.
—Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
People like my grandmother understood the power of togetherness.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
Inside the house, Whitson remembers a home built around togetherness.
—Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
So many players have spoken about the group’s togetherness, which was built last year and continued into this season, even when results have been poor and criticism has been high.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Prince Harry visited Kyiv for his third trip in a year, praising Ukrainians’ resilience and unity while urging the nation to maintain togetherness against Russia’s ongoing invasion.
—Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Josh Dinner, Space.com, 1 May 2026
That togetherness makes playing high school soccer enjoyable for Vukas.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Besides presenting a wide range of arts and entertainment, the event is meant to generate a spirit of global togetherness at a time when some are embracing isolationism and intolerance.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Conciliation, community, and togetherness was her mantra.
—Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
People like my grandmother understood the power of togetherness.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
Inside the house, Whitson remembers a home built around togetherness.
—Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
So many players have spoken about the group’s togetherness, which was built last year and continued into this season, even when results have been poor and criticism has been high.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Prince Harry visited Kyiv for his third trip in a year, praising Ukrainians’ resilience and unity while urging the nation to maintain togetherness against Russia’s ongoing invasion.
—Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for togetherness
Noun
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The pope has often called for peace and unity, condemning violence and war.—
Emily Guskin,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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Church was using a foreign landscape, in other words, to appeal for American unity.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Three Baltic pavilions at the 2026 Venice Biennale—Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia—organized a walk in solidarity with Ukraine on May 6, one of the exhibition’s preview days.—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
7 May 2026
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Several Emiratis told me they were surprised by the solidarity coming from expats.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
7 May 2026
Noun
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He was warmly welcomed in the chamber, and much of his speech focused on the kinship and history between the US and the UK.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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Because at its core, this legal drama that revolves around artificial intelligence is actually rooted in the very human impulses of kinship, greed, betrayal, and power.—
Tom Dotan,
Vanity Fair,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Togetherness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/togetherness. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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