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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
The Princess argues that childhood is not just a stage but a state of being where mind, body, and spirit exist together, a wholeness often lost in adulthood.
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Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
My mother lost her own mother at 14 and was never fully mothered back to wholeness.
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Eli Raphael,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
Slash to appear post-birth-disappearance decently alert at hard taco brunch with other adults who have been wondering about you, as in about your wholeness as a person—then boob communications from a baby not even present arrive.
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Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 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.
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Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
29 Mar. 2026
When one heart is cleansed, the vibration of wholeness ripples outward.
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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.
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Tiffany Stanley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
Extending a desire for wholeness not only to the victims of ICE harassment, but to the ICE agents themselves, recognizes that those who dehumanize others have lost sight of their own humanity.
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Emily Chamlee-Wright,
Washington Post,
6 Feb. 2026
Our family photographs depicted us in beauty, power and wholeness, rejecting every image that attempted to relegate us to a stereotype.
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Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
My mother lost her own mother at 14 and was never fully mothered back to wholeness.
—
Eli Raphael,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
Slash to appear post-birth-disappearance decently alert at hard taco brunch with other adults who have been wondering about you, as in about your wholeness as a person—then boob communications from a baby not even present arrive.
—
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 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
Extending a desire for wholeness not only to the victims of ICE harassment, but to the ICE agents themselves, recognizes that those who dehumanize others have lost sight of their own humanity.
—
Emily Chamlee-Wright,
Washington Post,
6 Feb. 2026
Our family photographs depicted us in beauty, power and wholeness, rejecting every image that attempted to relegate us to a stereotype.
—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wholeness
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The judge additionally said that Sarsour's deep ties to the community and his health concerns were also considered in ruling in favor of his release.
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However, if babies or toddlers are traveling internationally, those age 1 to 3 years old should get their second dose of the measles vaccine, California health officials say.
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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.
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Cording points out that while other grains (and even whole grain pasta) can contribute meaningful protein, most don't match quinoa's combination of protein quality and completeness.
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However, the report alleges there have been delays in implementing some of the intervention policies, and decries the wellness program's staffing shortage.
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To meet that demand, develop a travel wellness and performance plan built around personalized habits rather than generic advice.
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Rain was recorded along the entirety of the coast on Saturday, as well as in parts of Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri, according to weather service data.
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My eyes darted back and forth, trying to grasp the imposing silhouette in its entirety.
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But after seven episodes wearing down the viewer with a bleak perspective, in the season finale, Euphoria pulls itself out of its own somber patterns to reach for grace and mercy in Christian symbolism, American wholesomeness, and the concept of family.
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The growing apathy toward big-screen entertainment was also owed to the patina of all-American wholesomeness that studios imposed on their stables of stars, and the nothing-to-see-here style of movie journalism was wearing thin.
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The result is a temporary increase in fullness that may help some people consume fewer calories in a meal.
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Before, During, and After Meals Drinking a glass of water before a meal can help control appetite because of the way the brain interprets fullness.
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Meanwhile, adults can unwind at the spa, fitness center, adults-only pool, or Miramar Bar.
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There are also tutorials for achieving game-day hair and makeup plus fitness routines.
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These moves seek to address the brain drain of top technical talent following the invasion of Ukraine by playing to a traditional Russian strength—upskilling members of a population of some 140 million people, which has historically seen success in the mathematical sciences.
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Nearly 30 years later, and some 52 years after the country’s first World Cup appearance in West Germany, Haiti’s players must summon that same strength.
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“Wholeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wholeness. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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