as in solidarity
the state of being completely united with or a part of someone or something
—usually + with
I felt a sense of oneness with nature. a feeling of spiritual oneness with others
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Recent Examples of oneness
Several times, as another musician plays, Monk stands center stage and spins in place, in febrile oneness with the music.
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Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
The illusion of separation, the truth of universal oneness.
—Oshan Jarow, Vox, 8 Jan. 2025
Aaron has worked the majority of his life to understand the oneness of humanity.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
In defining these mystical experiences — a task akin to pinning a Flubber tail on a cosmically large donkey — the Hopkins team drew on the work of Walter Stace, an English philosopher who argued that this melding sense of oneness with the universe is the classic mystical experience.
—Cassady Rosenblum, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2024
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Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
The illusion of separation, the truth of universal oneness.
—Oshan Jarow, Vox, 8 Jan. 2025
Aaron has worked the majority of his life to understand the oneness of humanity.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
In defining these mystical experiences — a task akin to pinning a Flubber tail on a cosmically large donkey — the Hopkins team drew on the work of Walter Stace, an English philosopher who argued that this melding sense of oneness with the universe is the classic mystical experience.
—Cassady Rosenblum, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oneness
Noun
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Jewish, Muslim and Buddhist leaders mourned Francis, who was a champion of religious solidarity.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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His messages frequently emphasize themes of mercy, solidarity and social justice, reinforcing his commitment to a compassionate and inclusive Church.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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But in the absence of Valérie and Lucas, Michelle develops a kinship with her best friend’s son, Vincent (Pierre Lottin), who’s fresh out of prison and looking for work.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
3 Apr. 2025
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Influenced by Charles Darwin’s work on evolution, Maine differentiated between a dynamic West that embraced the rights of individuals and a frozen non-West forever caught in the throes of kinship obligations.—
Zachariah Mampilly,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Apr. 2025
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What To Know The U.S. announced another surprise trade update in a memorandum of understanding on Friday, exempting smartphones, computers and chips from its 145 percent tariff rate on Chinese goods.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Her approach emphasizes deep understanding and practical applications, helping clients effectively gain clarity about their emotional experiences.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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That shows the family is teaching empathy, mutual respect, and emotional intelligence—precisely the opposite of what the uncle accused them of lacking.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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But empathy without curiosity can lead to misalignment.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Sweeping strings and layered harmonies bring richness to the track, as Erivo sends her unparalleled voice to new heights on this dizzying new song.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
11 Apr. 2025
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Medium-full, with excellent harmony and varietal character.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Preacher Boy shows off his heavenly voice and affinity for jazz music, but his father, an actual preacher, rebukes the genre as the devil’s music, like most good Christians did back then.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
Refinery29,
18 Apr. 2025
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Search results that factor in individual shopper preferences – such as brand affinity, size, fit, price range, and past purchase history – yield double the clickthrough rate of less personalized results.—
Andrea Wasserman,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Shares of Advanced Micro Devices and Micron Technology fell 7% and 1%, respectively, in sympathy.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
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And some had sympathy for what seemed like his intuitive habit, urging the creator and others in the comments to avoid judgement based on his past.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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Approaching conversations this way will build rapport and create positive candidate experiences for everyone.—
Sherri Reese,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The legendary director is a regular at the Vatican and had met with the pope several times over the course of his career, building a rapport over their mutual appreciation for art.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Oneness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oneness. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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