WHOLENESS Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

wholeness

noun

Definition of wholeness

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 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

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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

Profile completeness, review generation, citation hygiene and location page quality can’t be a one-time project.

— Vin Sonpal, Forbes.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Some of the value lies in the pattern, completeness, and condition, but check before casting off a set or individual pieces of bone china.

— Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of completeness

Noun

Mayo Clinic Health System’s holiday wellness guidance recommends planning ahead and setting limits before the stress piles up.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026
What started as a wellness blog that hosted conversations around clean beauty alternatives has turned into a viral business.

— Charlotte Hu, Time, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of wellness

Noun

The Muslim Brotherhood, according to Kennedy, is responsible for not just the menace that is El-Sayed, but also the dark age that has fallen over the entirety of the Arabdom.

— Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 2 Nov. 2026
Prosecutors argued that the motion should be denied in its entirety.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of entirety

Noun

Luckily, this Amazon pick has plenty of stellar reviews to speak to its unmatched fullness, vibrant colors, and natural look.

— Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026
That’s because the protein helps slow digestion and promote fullness, while the carbohydrates provide readily available fuel for the body.

— Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of fullness

Noun

The project would include a splash pad, waterpark and pool restoration as well as pickleball courts, running track upgrades, outdoor fitness stations, an inclusive playground, and safety fencing around the club’s playground.

— Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Built in 1852, the bright white building serves as a luxury hotel, fitness center, and spa.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of fitness

Noun

That was only possible due to the strength of Ossoff and Cooper, who both raised gobs of money and put away their opponents weeks ago.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026
In Ossoff, Democrats were buoyed by a candidate who won respect at home even from some Republican officials for the strength of his constituent services.

— Sam Gringlas, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026

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