togetherness

American  

[tuh-geth-er-nis] / təˈgɛð ər nɪs /

noun

1. warm fellowship, as among members of a family.

2. the quality, state, or condition of being together.

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togetherness British  

/ təˈɡɛðənɪs /

noun

1. a feeling of closeness or affection from being united with other people

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Etymology

Origin of togetherness

First recorded in 1650–60; together + -ness

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Example Sentences

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togetherness

"We have to show our true colours, that there is defiance and pride in us, desire, willingness, togetherness, these things cannot be lost overnight."

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

If every risk leads us to add another checkpoint, fence or barrier, we may gain a sense of control but lose the ability to create the kind of public togetherness that forms a bonded city.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

And just in time for your post-Thanksgiving dinner family TV togetherness…

From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2026

"My teams are built on togetherness, hard work, intensity and a passion to improve every single day," he added.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

And in our house, we enjoyed our togetherness but we enjoyed our apartness, too.

From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour

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Related Words

• affection
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