intimacy
noun
in·ti·ma·cy
ˈin-tə-mə-sē 
plural intimacies
1
: the state of being intimate : familiarity
2
: something of a personal or private nature
Examples of intimacy in a Sentence
the intimacy of old friends
the intimacy of their relationship
He felt he achieved a certain intimacy with her.
The band liked the intimacy of the nightclub.
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Planning intimacy in advance can help those who hate the unpredictability that comes with relationships.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Cunningham recently used similar shades of blue-green in two different projects, a mountain dwelling’s speakeasy and a California lounge, and notes that the color cultivates a feeling of intimacy.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 30 July 2025
In love and finances, deeper intimacy becomes the theme.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 27 July 2025
The sacredness of vulnerability and intimacy is more religion than performance here.
—Neko Case
july 24, Literary Hub, 24 July 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Cunningham recently used similar shades of blue-green in two different projects, a mountain dwelling’s speakeasy and a California lounge, and notes that the color cultivates a feeling of intimacy.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 30 July 2025
In love and finances, deeper intimacy becomes the theme.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 27 July 2025
The sacredness of vulnerability and intimacy is more religion than performance here.
—Neko Case
july 24, Literary Hub, 24 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for intimacy
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“Intimacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intimacy. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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intimacy
noun
in·ti·ma·cy
ˈint-ə-mə-sē
plural intimacies
1
: the state of being intimate
2
: something of a personal or private nature
shared little intimacies in their letters
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