as in unity
a state or feeling of closeness and happiness among people who are together as friends, family members, etc.
family togetherness They try to encourage a sense of togetherness among the people in the community.
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Recent Examples of togetherness
Most of all, life at Kukuiʻula allows residents to experience the feelings of belonging, family togetherness, and ties to nature that permeate Hawaiian culture.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
So many players have spoken about the group’s togetherness, which was built last year and continued into this season, even when results have been poor and criticism has been high.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Prince Harry visited Kyiv for his third trip in a year, praising Ukrainians’ resilience and unity while urging the nation to maintain togetherness against Russia’s ongoing invasion.
—Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Its run through its go-to bits, like Ron enjoying his isolation and Leslie insisting on a phone tree to foster togetherness, came with extra emotional impact this time.
—Jennifer Armstrong, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026
There’s an elegance to the togetherness, and the loss of individuality is something extraordinarily powerful and beautiful.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
Key to the Community There’s no faster way to foster togetherness than by breaking bread, and there are several spots around town where that’s abundantly clear.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Neighbors unite for a day of togetherness and celebration in the park.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
These gatherings weren't just meetups to watch soccer but moments of togetherness for these communities.
—Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
So many players have spoken about the group’s togetherness, which was built last year and continued into this season, even when results have been poor and criticism has been high.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Prince Harry visited Kyiv for his third trip in a year, praising Ukrainians’ resilience and unity while urging the nation to maintain togetherness against Russia’s ongoing invasion.
—Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Its run through its go-to bits, like Ron enjoying his isolation and Leslie insisting on a phone tree to foster togetherness, came with extra emotional impact this time.
—Jennifer Armstrong, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026
There’s an elegance to the togetherness, and the loss of individuality is something extraordinarily powerful and beautiful.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
Key to the Community There’s no faster way to foster togetherness than by breaking bread, and there are several spots around town where that’s abundantly clear.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Neighbors unite for a day of togetherness and celebration in the park.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
These gatherings weren't just meetups to watch soccer but moments of togetherness for these communities.
—Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for togetherness
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Zachary Schermele On the heels of a frightening shooting over the weekend, the royal address seemed to bring Washington together in a moment of relative unity at a time when it was needed.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The move was presented as a collective declaration of political support and unity rather than a formal parliamentary vote, local media outlets reported.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Thousands of Californians are expected to gather in the streets on Friday for May Day protests in solidarity with workers.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Following the reversal, the women in the Italian Parliament came to work wearing jeans in solidarity with the victim.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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He was warmly welcomed in the chamber, and much of his speech focused on the kinship and history between the US and the UK.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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Because at its core, this legal drama that revolves around artificial intelligence is actually rooted in the very human impulses of kinship, greed, betrayal, and power.—
Tom Dotan,
Vanity Fair,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Togetherness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/togetherness. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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