wholeness

noun

Definition of wholenessnext
1
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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2
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 Though the art of healing is rare, a Jedi can achieve wholeness in anything. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 27 July 2026 Beirut Fragments is less a memoir of survival than one of endurance, as survival implies an intactness on the far side of catastrophe—a wholeness that often exists only in the eyes of others. — Literary Hub, 14 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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wholeness
  1. health
  2. completeness
  3. wellness
  4. entirety
  5. wholesomeness
  6. fullness
  7. fitness
  8. strength
Noun
  • The World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a pandemic more than six years ago, and the public health emergency ended in the US more than three years ago.
    — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Experts agree that even lower temperatures can pose health threats to vulnerable populations, especially when combined with high humidity.
    — Drew Kann, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of health
Noun
  • Google notes that Gemini Robotics ER 2 can classify video frame completeness with almost 60 percent accuracy.
    — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2026
  • But at least offers submitted through the Bankrate platform are binding and conditioned only on the accuracy and completeness of a borrower’s input.
    — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Definition of completeness
Noun
  • Early today, the Pisces Moon may stir private doubts or behind-the-scenes frustration as Venus highlights work and wellness .
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Millions of Americans are already injecting unapproved chemicals like peptides promoted by a hodgepodge of wellness influencers and celebrity podcasters.
    — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of wellness
Noun
  • Cases are highest in Texas, where the state’s count of 706 has already surpassed the amount of cases recorded in the state throughout the entirety of 2025 (660).
    — Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Daley, who transferred to Indiana after three years at Kent State, missed the entirety of Indiana’s postseason run to the national title.
    — Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of entirety
Noun
  • Emma’s resistance to the bland wholesomeness of recovery spaces speaks to a familiar cultural trope across media, in films and television shows; that sobriety is where flamboyance goes to die.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of wholesomeness
Noun
  • The facial fat pads that create fullness in the cheeks and temples sometimes shrink faster than skin can retract, producing a characteristic hollowing and laxity.
    — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Improves Gut Health Papayas are high in fiber, which promotes healthy digestion and increases satiety (the feeling of fullness).
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of fullness
Noun
  • Beyond golf, club amenities include dining venues, a fitness and wellness center, three tennis courts, four pickleball courts and a junior Olympic-size swimming pool with cabanas and a hot tub.
    — Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • New additions include Target, Life Time fitness, In-N-Out, Parlor Doughnuts, Kura Sushi and others.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of fitness
Noun
  • According to Karim Gharbi, Extension Agent for Horticulture with CSU Extension in Denver County, the beetles' strength comes from overwhelming trees in massive numbers.
    — Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • More than 40 weekly fitness experiences invite guests to move with intention, from sunrise yoga and Pilates sessions to high-energy strength and conditioning classes led by expert instructors.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 31 July 2026
Definition of strength

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“Wholeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wholeness. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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