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Two Ships is thus a narrative for our time, when the aspirational vision of oneness has given way to intractable twoness.—
James Traub,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026 Celebrating our oneness together!—
‘pemi Aguda,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026 Founded in the 19th century in Iran, the faith centers around principles of humanity and oneness.—
Adam Duxter,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026 The sudden flood of oxytocin accompanying the onset of the drug produces feelings of emotional communion, oneness, and openness.—
Erica Rex,
STAT,
19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for oneness
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of oneness was
before the 12th century