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as in health
the condition of being sound in body
young people who don't appreciate their wholeness and youthfulness while they have it
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as in completeness
the quality or state of being without restriction, exception, or qualification
the wholeness of my faith in our new governor is not lessened by these early missteps
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Recent Examples of wholeness
When the Siren Stops, a heartfelt instruction from every responder aspiring to live wholeness beyond the uniform, is his first book.
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025
Healing, if not wholeness, is found through acts of reclamation.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
The church must walk beside survivors through prayer, listening, and referral to professional care, respecting each woman’s pace toward wholeness.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
This was the difference between chasing holiness and choosing wholeness.
—Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
Pluto will guide you into wholeness through surrender.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 Sep. 2025
Pacing yourself, establishing boundaries and coming back to your own values can assist you in meeting people from a place of wholeness instead of despair.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
From bouncy dancehall riddims and hip-hop production inflections to tender country and western guitar licks, Treasure Self Love distills Iké’s wide range of childhood music into a succinct 11-track study of achieving wholeness by unflinchingly examining the darkest parts of your past.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2025
Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025
Healing, if not wholeness, is found through acts of reclamation.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
The church must walk beside survivors through prayer, listening, and referral to professional care, respecting each woman’s pace toward wholeness.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
This was the difference between chasing holiness and choosing wholeness.
—Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
Pluto will guide you into wholeness through surrender.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 Sep. 2025
Pacing yourself, establishing boundaries and coming back to your own values can assist you in meeting people from a place of wholeness instead of despair.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
From bouncy dancehall riddims and hip-hop production inflections to tender country and western guitar licks, Treasure Self Love distills Iké’s wide range of childhood music into a succinct 11-track study of achieving wholeness by unflinchingly examining the darkest parts of your past.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wholeness
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The new plan does not include extending the Obamacare tax credits, which Democrats demand be part of a health-care deal.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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Stay on top of your health and wellness goals with the slim Fitbit Versa 4 Fitness Smartwatch, then grab these wireless earbuds to listen to your favorite music and podcasts while getting steps in.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Certain information has been provided by and/or is based on third party sources and, although such information is believed to be reliable, no representation is made with respect to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of such information.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
5 Jan. 2026
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The apparent completeness of the hull suggests the submarine could be further along than previously believed, said Moon Keun-sik, a professor at Hanyang University and former South Korean submarine officer, according to reporting from the Associated Press.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Dec. 2025
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Demand for support continues to grow As more people become comfortable seeking care, demand for mental wellness resources is rising.—
Nicole Nielsen,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Separately, OpenAI launched ChatGPT Health, which allows users to connect their medical records and wellness apps to the chatbot.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
14 Jan. 2026
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The law is currently in jeopardy, as Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell has challenged its constitutionality in an effort to overturn it in part or in its entirety.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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All-over print All-over prints are graphics that cover the entirety of the hoodie.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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Beneath the wholesomeness, smiles, and laughter, something else lingers.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Jan. 2026
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With all of the wholesomeness of a Bronx drill Cocomelon, Ice delivers lines cleverly adapted to the cartoon series (with no curse words) in her signature, spellbinding cadence.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
18 Nov. 2025
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Starting the day with protein has additional benefits, like helping to keep blood sugar levels steady, promoting a feeling of fullness, and reducing mid-morning cravings.—
Lauren Manaker,
SELF,
14 Jan. 2026
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Ozempic is a type of GLP-1 medication (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists) that regulates appetite and increases feelings of fullness.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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There’s also a fitness center with a program of high-intensity workouts and more holistic activities such as yoga, Pilates, and Tai Chi.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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The service has long sought to adopt such standards, but the effort was repeatedly delayed amid broader overhauls of fitness requirements and ongoing debates over how soldiers should be evaluated and how physical demands should be measured across occupations.—
Steven Beynon,
ABC News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Because confinement of the plasma in a stellarator is driven solely by the external magnets, modifying the shape and strength of the fields has a major impact on performance.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Jan. 2026
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Celebrini’s assist on Regenda’s goal gives him 71 points, including 50 even-strength points, in 46 games this season.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Wholeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wholeness. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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