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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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 church must walk beside survivors through prayer, listening, and referral to professional care, respecting each woman’s pace toward wholeness.
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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
Many cultures have felt tasked with the problem of restoring some semblance of that imagined inner wholeness, in the hope that humanity will be freed of its emotional isolation.
—Vivian Gornick, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2025
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
Many cultures have felt tasked with the problem of restoring some semblance of that imagined inner wholeness, in the hope that humanity will be freed of its emotional isolation.
—Vivian Gornick, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wholeness
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In 2020, health issues and a death left Harrison's mother unable to care for the kids, Kyla Rose and Emery.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Oct. 2025
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The charitable organization funded by the Johnson & Johnson heiress is known for gifts to education, health and civic projects.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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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,
20 Oct. 2025
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There is a completeness to his game that is pretty rare for a young player.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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As travelers crave experiences over ordinary stays, hotels that have transformed grim to glam are now embracing their bizarre and sometimes haunted histories, even hosting weddings and wellness retreats.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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But the Emmy Award-winning journalist and actress's wellness journey started years prior, after dealing with serious health issues.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
25 Oct. 2025
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The entirety of Evers' plan hinges on the closure of Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake, which have been under a federal compliance plan since 2017, after major issues gained the attention of federal investigators.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The six-episode season, which was provided to critics in its entirety, is a disjointed and muddled attempt to turn Rice’s centuries-old secret society into a vehicle for a half-hearted spy thriller.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Finally, pay attention to changes in your breasts, such as thickening, swelling, nipple discharge, different colors or new areas of fullness, and seek medical evaluation as soon as something looks or feels different.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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The fullness was also impressive—I’d rate it an 8—and the overall look was very realistic, another 8 there.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
20 Oct. 2025
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Located at 17677 Kenwood Trail, Mainstream CBD is a stone’s throw from Jimmy John’s, Green Mill restaurant and fitness facilities like Just for Kix dance studio and Lakeville Links Indoor Golf.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
26 Oct. 2025
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That is when the gruelling road back to fitness began.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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With its investments in AI infrastructure and obvious strengths on the power front, this is a country that is building out data centers and positioning itself as a hub for AI, entertainment, sports, finance, high-tech manufacturing and more.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Castelion claims that its mission is rooted in the belief that freedom must be actively protected – through technological strength, strategic clarity, and national resolve.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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Unfortunately, Americans have proved themselves to be suckers for packaging that conveys a food’s healthiness, Bragg said.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Wholeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wholeness. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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