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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 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.
—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
Though the rope suggests tidy metaphors of unity, coherence, and formal integrity, a playful but insistent messiness effloresces in Simms’s entanglements, throwing any seeming wholeness into question.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2026
The discipline is holding both sides and acting from wholeness.
—Richard P. Weigand, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2026
When the Siren Stops, a heartfelt instruction from every responder aspiring to live wholeness beyond the uniform, is his first book.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 11 Dec. 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
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
Though the rope suggests tidy metaphors of unity, coherence, and formal integrity, a playful but insistent messiness effloresces in Simms’s entanglements, throwing any seeming wholeness into question.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2026
The discipline is holding both sides and acting from wholeness.
—Richard P. Weigand, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2026
When the Siren Stops, a heartfelt instruction from every responder aspiring to live wholeness beyond the uniform, is his first book.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 11 Dec. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wholeness
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Residents reportedly lived in deplorable conditions at the since-shuttered recovery site, an unlicensed behavioral health center called the Thomas Suites Campus of Care, where there were reports of rampant drug dealing and no running water.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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The entire line is rooted in Korean scalp rituals, targeting exfoliation, nourishment, and scalp health.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 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,
23 Feb. 2026
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In areas where factual completeness matters such as legal research, tax analysis, or medical documentation, domain-specific AI tools will give companies a distinct advantage.—
Danny Werfel,
Fortune,
22 Feb. 2026
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The spa Patina Osaka's fourth floor houses what might be Japan's most forward-thinking wellness center to date, spanning 15,000 square feet and offering a host of high-tech therapies.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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Developed by Damien Cavallucci’s Cavcorp, the Luminare is centered around TotalFusion, Australia’s largest premium wellness club, offering residents access to magnesium spas, Finnish saunas, flotation tanks, a hypoxic altitude chamber, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2026
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In fact, there's not a single example of it in the entirety of American history.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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The awards are voted on by the entirety of both guilds.—
William Earl,
Variety,
1 Mar. 2026
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Dees was the epitome of wholesomeness.—
Richard Wagoner,
Daily News,
23 Feb. 2026
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The finale’s whole cache of wholesomeness might just be resting on Sandy’s reunion with her wife, Leah, who is coming to visit for the final night.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Jan. 2026
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In fact, according to the FDA, both soluble and insoluble fiber can help sustain post-meal fullness for longer.—
Carolyn L. Todd,
SELF,
23 Feb. 2026
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The formula uses ingredients like saw palmetto and rosemary extract to support growth and fullness.—
Rachel Nussbaum,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 2026
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Gittens was always going to need to build fitness after limited involvement at the Club World Cup and in the second half of the season at Dortmund, while Garnacho’s single-mindedness will not be news to anybody who watched him at United.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Reserving Lounge Chairs Planning to wake up early and claim lounge chairs in a prime location on the pool deck with your towels and personal belongings—and then head off to the fitness center, breakfast and to a cupcake decorating demonstration before making your way back to actually use them?—
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Gone are the days when stars seemed to go from strength to strength — when Tom Hanks, for instance, followed Philadelphia with Forrest Gump, and Forrest Gump with Apollo 13, and Apollo 13 with Toy Story.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Like the single-leg stand, the sit-to-stand can also help test leg strength and endurance.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Wholeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wholeness. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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