wholeness

noun

Definition of wholenessnext
1
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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2
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 Where the Madden’s bisection was fortuitous, the gods’ strike against humans set us off on an interminable search for restoration to a former wholeness. — Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026 All of the goodness, wholeness, and love that are in God well up in God’s creations. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Sep. 2026 Though the art of healing is rare, a Jedi can achieve wholeness in anything. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 27 July 2026 True growth happens when people give themselves permission to evolve beyond survival mode and begin leading from a place of purpose, wholeness and self-awareness. — Dr. Sharon H. Porter, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 My mother lost her own mother at 14 and was never fully mothered back to wholeness. — Eli Raphael, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026 The jury is honored to platform a story that showcases the wholeness of a person in an industry and society so quick to tokenize. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 29 Mar. 2026 When one heart is cleansed, the vibration of wholeness ripples outward. — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026 The monks practiced Vipassana meditation throughout, intentionally walking 108 sacred days — a number representing spiritual completion and wholeness in Buddhist, Hindu and Jain traditions. — Tiffany Stanley, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wholeness
  1. health
  2. completeness
  3. wellness
  4. entirety
  5. wholesomeness
  6. fullness
  7. fitness
  8. strength
Noun
  • The Yakima County resident, who had previous health conditions, was exposed to avian influenza at a dairy with infected cattle and had been hospitalized.
    — Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Warren, a longtime progressive ally of el Sayed, cast the Michigan Democrat as a candidate voters could trust to stand up to wealthy interests and corporate lobbying, contrasting his record in public health with the influence of money in Washington.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of health
Noun
  • Such opinions are based upon information the analysts consider reliable, but neither CNBC nor its affiliates and/or subsidiaries warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such.
    — , CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The intervening years have offered opportunities to discover and demonstrate more of that completeness.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of completeness
Noun
  • The spa The resort’s Forbes Travel Guide Triple Five-Star Spa is a standout, inspired by the Caribbean Sea and featuring ESPA and 111SKIN treatments, vibroacoustic wellness beds, steam rooms, and serene relaxation lounges.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The shift is tied to broader wellness behavior, with younger consumers folding emotional well-being into daily self-care.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of wellness
Noun
  • Head over to Elle Magazine’s website to read Pugh’s profile in its entirety.
    — Zack Sharf, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026
  • In April 2019, Springsteen played the album in its entirety at a special concert in a barn on his New Jersey farm that was recorded for the Western Stars concert film and soundtrack.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of entirety
Noun
  • The more one tries to fabricate wholesomeness, the more people try to find the mess underneath.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Small things in Stella’s room — the lava lamp, Hello Kitty — that evoke the wholesomeness and innocence of a child.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of wholesomeness
Noun
  • Callahan’s baritone is deep and has a raspy texture, but the buds don’t deliver the fullness of his voice and are a bit weak in presenting that rasp.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Citrus pectin may also help extend satiety (feeling of fullness) and improve lipid levels.
    — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of fullness
Noun
  • The main room has a fireplace, tables and chairs, and lots of floor space for yoga, Pilates or other fitness classes.
    — Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
  • In 2022, Jontay had met Johnny Kalaj, a heavily tattooed fitness influencer.
    — New Yorker, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of fitness
Noun
  • Jax, a tremendous force at 6-0, 260, displays impressive power, strength, and mobility as an agile powerhouse athlete.
    — James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The gym is expansive by hotel standards, with cardio machines, strength-training equipment, and a packed schedule of daily classes ranging from yoga and barre to HIIT and spin.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of strength

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“Wholeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wholeness. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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