entireness

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It was in these terms that Bonheur described herself in the interview: “Art is an absorbent — a tyrant. It demands heart, brain, soul, body, the entireness of his votary,” she said.

From New York Times • Oct. 17, 2022

It is intended for the entireness of our sanctification: “the very God of peace sanctify you wholly.”

From Sermons Preached at Brighton Third Series by Robertson, Frederick William

Alec thought his mother's opinion the more to be approved, and Kate's the more to be admired; showing the lack of entireness in his nature, by thus dissociating the good and the admirable.

From Alec Forbes of Howglen by MacDonald, George

The entireness and sincerity of each in his own department of art alone made this possible.

From From the Oak to the Olive A Plain record of a Pleasant Journey by Howe, Julia Ward

But though they cannot preserve its entireness, the manner in which it shall yield to modification is in a great measure at their command.

From An Essay on the Evils of Popular Ignorance by Foster, John