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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.

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

Example Sentences

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"It represents togetherness and something a little out of the ordinary," she said in a video released by NASA.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

The togetherness seen outside the stadium had evaporated, with Spurs fans only united in concern about the future.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

On TikTok, she and other Utah MomTok pals shared footage of family togetherness, girls’ nights, makeup tutorials and choreographed dances.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

With Ramadan so close, the imam emphasised brotherhood, charity and togetherness.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

She and Grandpa Ed have reached a point of togetherness where everything the other person does drives you utterly mad.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti

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