oneness
Americannoun
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the quality of being one; singleness.
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sameness; identity.
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unity of thought, feeling, belief, aim, etc.; agreement; concord.
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a strong feeling of closeness or affinity; union.
He feels a oneness with God.
noun
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the state or quality of being one; singleness
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the state of being united; agreement
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uniqueness
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sameness
Etymology
Origin of oneness
First recorded before 900; Middle English onnesse; Old English ānnes; see one, -ness
Example Sentences
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"I truly believe that peace, compassion, care for our environment, and an understanding of the oneness of humanity are essential for the collective well-being of all eight billion human beings," he added.
From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026
Later in the record, “La Yugular” is a philosophical meditation on unity and oneness with lyrics in Spanish and Arabic, which suggests that the entire world might fit inside a haiku.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025
The user must remember their oneness with their new spawn and obey the weekly body swap, lest some seriously unwanted side effects occur.
From Salon • Sep. 27, 2024
When he enthuses about spiritual healing, oneness with nature and collaborating with master musicians from ancient, non-western cultures, he is the very echo of his old man.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2024
Why this black gulf between him and the world: warm red blood here and cold blue sky there, and never a wholeness, a oneness, a meeting of the two?
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
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