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 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 Around the globe, people are seeking a deeper understanding of the nature and source of true health or wholeness. — Alistair Budd, Christian Science Monitor, 24 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

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Noun

It's caused not only health issues but financial strain on employees.

— Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Some politicians have continued to obscure details about their health challenges, asking for privacy despite their public positions, and fueling conspiracy theories.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026

Definition of health

Noun

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, 6 July 2026
Data freshness, completeness, consistency and schema conformance are tracked with dedicated alerting thresholds.

— Lev Yatsemyrskyi, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of completeness

Noun

For a brand-new wellness experience this summer, athletic apparel brand Alo has made its French Riviera debut with its first-ever French boutique, open now at 45 Rue Gambetta.

— Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
The wellness unit recently introduced an internal video series starring Jackson teaching meal-prep and providing practical, healthy recipes.

— Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2026

Definition of wellness

Noun

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.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 June 2026
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.

— Joshua John Miller, Vanity Fair, 9 Apr. 2026

Definition of wholesomeness

Noun

Millions of people around the world wear smart rings and fitness trackers to keep tabs on their sleep, workouts, heart rate and even body temperature, all in the name of better understanding their health.

— Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Then, Djokovic had the skills to blow his opponents away, but could also grind them down if needed, knowing that his superior fitness and durability would more than likely win out.

— Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of fitness

Noun

But the strength of the rotation also depends on the conflict in the Middle East remaining contained.

— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
But its ability to tolerate discomfort is its strength, particularly through its most original figure—Dahl’s friend and publisher Tom Maschler, deftly portrayed by Elliot Levey.

— Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 9 July 2026

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