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

I am to add, that she gave herself to her friendships with an entireness not possible to any but a woman, with a depth possible to few women.

From Memoirs of Margaret Fuller Ossoli, Volume I by Fuller, Margaret

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 very freedom of his comments upon others made her feel the entireness of their mutual confidence.

From Jessamine A Novel by Harland, Marion

There have been many acute essays upon his minor characteristics; but intellectual criticism has never grappled with Shakespearian art, in its entireness and grandeur, and probably it never will.

From Washington's Birthday by Schauffler, Robert Haven