as in familiarity
the state of being in a very personal or private relationship
there can be both rewards and regrets from intimacy with another person
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Recent Examples of intimacy
As mentioned earlier, Cass and Bix have rekindled their romantic relationship from adolescence, and there’s a beautiful moment of intimacy involving their hands.
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 18 Apr. 2025
Once hard to find, these fragrances deliver more intimacy and longevity than the typical mists, allowing for a subtle scent that lasts longer than their liquid peers.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
While the boyfriend's song choices leaned more towards expressing need than outright jokes, his methods could be interpreted humorously to signal his desire for connection and maintain intimacy within his long-term relationship.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
But emotional intimacy is a human trait that’s necessary to create close friendships.
—Terry Ward, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 18 Apr. 2025
Once hard to find, these fragrances deliver more intimacy and longevity than the typical mists, allowing for a subtle scent that lasts longer than their liquid peers.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
While the boyfriend's song choices leaned more towards expressing need than outright jokes, his methods could be interpreted humorously to signal his desire for connection and maintain intimacy within his long-term relationship.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
But emotional intimacy is a human trait that’s necessary to create close friendships.
—Terry Ward, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intimacy
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Both quarterbacks are near the end of their careers and are clearly on the decline, but Cousins has the familiarity with other players and the coaching staff that Rodgers doesn't have.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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Importantly, Elliott has a deep familiarity with Juniper, having previously engaged the company from 2014-2015.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Those who have been separated from their belongings during the shooting will have the opportunity to retrieve them at a later date.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Stay up-to-date with local forecasts, secure any outdoor belongings and keep informed about outages that may impact your account.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But in the absence of Valérie and Lucas, Michelle develops a kinship with her best friend’s son, Vincent (Pierre Lottin), who’s fresh out of prison and looking for work.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
3 Apr. 2025
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Influenced by Charles Darwin’s work on evolution, Maine differentiated between a dynamic West that embraced the rights of individuals and a frozen non-West forever caught in the throes of kinship obligations.—
Zachariah Mampilly,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Apr. 2025
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For now, Lynch and Valkyria are the two beloved babyfaces who can dominate the women’s tag team division and form a friendship.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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This is a reminder of how much work went on behind the scenes to make Nostra Aetate possible — and the extent to which friendships between Catholic and Jewish communities in America still matter today.—
Joshua Stanton,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
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For nearly four years, a dog named Shawn has been patiently waiting for a second chance at love—and a home to call his own.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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In this advice column, Goth Shakira holds court in a starry place to answer your heart’s questions about love.—
Goth Shakira,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Intimacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intimacy. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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