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
Their kids, meanwhile — teenage Ída and twin boys Grímur and Þorgils (the trio played by director Pálmason’s own children) — exhibit a healthy absorption of the circumstances, meeting moments of togetherness with plenty of humor and spirit.
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Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
This togetherness is sometimes more important than spending a lot of money.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
From the open living spaces that encourage easy togetherness to the backyard fire pit that inspires cozy gatherings under the stars, our 2026 Idea House celebrates the Texas-sized spirit of welcome that has long defined Southern homes.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Not the winning as much as the day-to-day dedication and togetherness.
—Andrew Callahan, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
Head coach Bucky McMillan credits the feat to the team's togetherness.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 24 Jan. 2026
Community, togetherness, society.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
While Valentine’s Day doubles down on togetherness, more adults are living – and moving through the world – alone.
—Peter McGraw, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
Concluding her speech on Saturday, Spanberger once again pleaded for togetherness.
—Sophie Brams, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2026
Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
This togetherness is sometimes more important than spending a lot of money.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
From the open living spaces that encourage easy togetherness to the backyard fire pit that inspires cozy gatherings under the stars, our 2026 Idea House celebrates the Texas-sized spirit of welcome that has long defined Southern homes.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Not the winning as much as the day-to-day dedication and togetherness.
—Andrew Callahan, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
Head coach Bucky McMillan credits the feat to the team's togetherness.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 24 Jan. 2026
Community, togetherness, society.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
While Valentine’s Day doubles down on togetherness, more adults are living – and moving through the world – alone.
—Peter McGraw, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
Concluding her speech on Saturday, Spanberger once again pleaded for togetherness.
—Sophie Brams, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for togetherness
Noun
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But beyond that, unity has proved elusive.—
JACQUELINE CHARLES MIAMI HERALD,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Four Miami Beach city commissioners did not attend Mayor Steven Meiner’s State of the City address Wednesday, noticeable absences at an event that often brings shows of unity and support for the mayor.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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To ignore race—or gender, or sexuality—while attempting to build working class solidarity is to say that there are some concerns of working class people that do not matter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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The family’s restaurant relocated to a larger space in Collingswood to accommodate growing crowds of supportive customers seeking to show solidarity with the family.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Most of our families have at least one, especially in the Black community, where single parenthood is statistically common, and kinship networks hold historical importance.—
Ashley Simpo,
Parents,
30 Jan. 2026
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All felt a kinship with Kahlo and mined her paintings and personal history.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Togetherness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/togetherness. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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