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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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You always get to know some players better than others at any club you are at, but there was a real togetherness in our squad at the time.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

"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

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

How we talked, but even in our silences I felt a togetherness with him that I had never felt with anyone else.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

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