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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
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.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wholeness
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The less experienced Tyler Kolek’s playing time decreased as well as the squad returned to full health.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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His health had been in decline for years due to progressive supranuclear palsy, a rare neurological disorder.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 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,
6 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, 12 is often seen as a number of completeness — 12 months in a year, 12 zodiac signs, 12 days of Christmas — making 13 feel like an unsettling disruption.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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Calling off an engagement or a wedding means prioritizing your long-term happiness and wellness over fears of other people’s judgment.—
Jenny Singer,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2026
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But corporate spending on wellness is in the crosshairs as Asia grapples with softer global demand and higher costs.—
Alice Williams,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Henry Rutledge’s return In today’s age of college football, there aren’t many players who stick with the same program for the entirety of their career.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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The citrus here is used in its entirety, skin, pith, flesh, and all.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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A day with the Buttigieges is a never-ending succession of wholesomeness.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
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Dees was the epitome of wholesomeness.—
Richard Wagoner,
Daily News,
23 Feb. 2026
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The rigid jean is hand-sanded to emphasize its fullness.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Ahh, the fullness of time, again.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Creative sessions focus on nature and fitness.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Brooke Burke is joined by a furry friend while filming poolside for her fitness app in Malibu on April 1.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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Her talents at combining foods from a broad swath of the map into a cohesive narrative is the restaurant’s greatest strength, and also its guidepost for possibilities yet to be realized.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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But the company told a good story last quarter, with strength in industrial and data center.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Wholeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wholeness. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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