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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
Healing, if not wholeness, is found through acts of reclamation.
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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
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
Noun
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Three Dallas restaurants failed inspection and rodents and roaches were found at others, according to the city’s latest health inspection report.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Executive Director Jessica Altman and Congresswoman Doris Matsui, D-Sacramento, used Friday’s event to highlight the importance of affordable health coverage.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The completeness of the new skeleton provided Zanno with the ideal specimen to test these long-standing conclusions.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
30 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,
27 Oct. 2025
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In 2018, the UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County embarked on an effort to create a horticultural wellness program for memory care patients.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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By contrast, millionaires are highly satisfied with their personal trainers, therapists and other professionals who help with their overall wellness and family care, rather than financial issues.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Although the synthetic substance is not fully biodegradable and doesn't simply disappear in its entirety, a large percentage of the PVA makeup is biodegradable.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Nov. 2025
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The nubuck outers are weatherproof, keeping out wind, rain, and snow, while the incredibly soft vegan shearling interior provides valuable insulation from the elements throughout the entirety of the shoes.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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Cristina’s story is about using softness as power, turning personal narratives into collective mirrors, and honoring the fullness of identity in every stroke.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
5 Nov. 2025
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Additionally, its fiber content helps to curb your appetite and promote feelings of fullness.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Perez does not break down training into physical and tactical work, instead designing complex exercises so players build fitness while practising real-game situations.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The hotel is a half-mile from the Zion Canyon Visitor Center and comes with heated pools and hot tubs, as well as a fitness center and airport shuttle.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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What’s your team’s greatest strength this season?—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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And that’s all without mentioning a run defense that flexed its strength against the Green Bay Packers, and a special teams group that is facilitating complementary football and more.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 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 20 Nov. 2025.
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