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
How is one not enamored of the Dutch fans’ togetherness and cheerfulness, or the costumes and smiles of the Japanese fans?
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
Community is the central idea of the show, with the three curators – museum director Bonnie Clearwater as well as Ariella Wollens and guest curator Sinaí Rivera – choosing artists that engage with ideas of family, friendship, and togetherness.
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Douglas Markowitz,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
And instantly, a snapshot often overlooked by the secular soccer world became one that defined the team’s togetherness.
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Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Through icy landscapes, courage and friendship are tested – and the children discover that the true magic of Christmas comes from togetherness.
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Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
22 June 2026
The fandom reignited a sense of joy and togetherness in New York and even brought together new fans.
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Amina Kilpatrick,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
The event creates a welcoming nightlife space that encourages celebration and togetherness.
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Amari Riley
june 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
Her own capture fleeting moments of social togetherness.
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Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
For Ashley Dixon, Kansas City metro division police sergeant, that sense of togetherness is what makes events like these so meaningful.
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Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
Community is the central idea of the show, with the three curators – museum director Bonnie Clearwater as well as Ariella Wollens and guest curator Sinaí Rivera – choosing artists that engage with ideas of family, friendship, and togetherness.
—
Douglas Markowitz,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
And instantly, a snapshot often overlooked by the secular soccer world became one that defined the team’s togetherness.
—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Through icy landscapes, courage and friendship are tested – and the children discover that the true magic of Christmas comes from togetherness.
—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
22 June 2026
The fandom reignited a sense of joy and togetherness in New York and even brought together new fans.
—
Amina Kilpatrick,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
The event creates a welcoming nightlife space that encourages celebration and togetherness.
—
Amari Riley
june 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
Her own capture fleeting moments of social togetherness.
—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
For Ashley Dixon, Kansas City metro division police sergeant, that sense of togetherness is what makes events like these so meaningful.
—
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for togetherness
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The cutbacks and mixed messaging have undermined unity at the alliance, just as Russia has been probing Europe’s defenses with drone flights near military bases across multiple countries, according to a study released Thursday.
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The cutbacks and mixed messaging has undermined unity at the alliance, just as Russia has been probing Europe’s defenses with drone flights near military bases across multiple countries, according to a study released on Thursday.
Noun
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Dozens of people gathered at the courthouse in solidarity with the comedian on Friday, chanting anti‑government slogans, according to the opposition‑leaning newspaper Cumhuriyet.
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To build solidarity for their cause of sovereignty, some patriots called on colonialists to swear off tea in favor of coffee.
Noun
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Raise the Future offers Family Support Services for foster, kinship and adoptive families.
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Two New Yorkers from the boroughs who shared the kinship of a similar background.
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“Togetherness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/togetherness. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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