For artists their work objectifies their yearning for love, "thatched" as we all are "in a thicket of loneliness, huddled in onlyhood."
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Onlyhood
Synonyms for "onlyhood" (15 found)
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Closest matches (3)
Noun(3 words)
Strong matches (5)
Noun(4 words)
Related words (7)
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Sample sentences
4 total sentences available.
Despite the stereotype of an only child who is selfish, spoiled, and lonely, the positive effects of onlyhood may be stronger than the negative.
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“But now lots of Zachary's friends are only children. The social stigma once attached to onlyhood is gone."
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“The anthology encapsulates the complexities of onlyhood... in a way that makes this a great read, even for people who didn't grow up with a plethora of imaginary friends to keep them company...[…]
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