TOGETHERNESS Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

togetherness

noun

Definition of togetherness

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 Fully dosed up on an ‘us against them’ mentality, the togetherness between the players, manager and the fans is almost enviable. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 This year’s event was as much about celebration as collaboration, defined by a spirit of togetherness for an industry that braces for the uncertain road ahead. — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 Dolly’s heartfelt wish was that Dollywood always remain a place of joy, hope and togetherness — a space where families and friends could honor her memory, not with silence, but with laughter, music and shared dreams. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2026 That sense of togetherness has become even more meaningful for the singer since becoming a father. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026 Norland coach Keith Brown had wanted to see a similar togetherness from a Vikings team playing without its starting quarterback. — D’joumbarey Moreau, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026 In China and other East Asian countries, the Harvest Moon is celebrated during the Mid-Autumn Festival, when the full moon traditionally symbolizes reunion and togetherness. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026 The spirit, effort, togetherness of the players has been fantastic. — Sam Lee, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 That sense of togetherness was felt throughout Romare Bearden Park on Friday, as hundreds came to honor the memory of those lost 25 years ago. — Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for togetherness

Noun

On the home front, the success of a separatist party in Quebec is another threat to the unity that Carney is striving for.

— Callum Sutherland, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
The event as well as a luncheon the prior day in Santa Monica were rare displays of bipartisan unity at a time of heightened political polarization in the United States.

— Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of unity

Noun

The sheriff's office in an Oregon county where nine people were killed in a community college shooting 11 years ago is offering solidarity and support to the people of Bend.

— Phil Helsel, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026
The sectarian violence that followed the invasion appears to have convinced Iraqis of the importance of both national solidarity and separating religion from politics.

— Mansoor Moaddel, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of solidarity

Noun

Others worry about the toll on Yemenis, our poorer neighbors, who make up the kingdom’s largest foreign community and share ties of kinship and history with Saudis.

— Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Reczek and Bosley-Smith read the return partly as evidence of compulsory kinship’s durability, and the evidence supports them.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026

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