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
Good ex-etiquette doesn’t require emotional intimacy with your ex.
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Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Her work is thoughtful, emotionally aware, and concept-driven, using photography as a means to explore memory, intimacy, and meaning rather than simply capturing appearances.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Access to the Vale is strictly limited to preserve quality, privacy, and intimacy, according to Silverstone.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
Carolyn and Anthony’s moment is moving — there’s an easy intimacy between them that lends some life to the rarefied, corseted vibes of the party.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
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Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Her work is thoughtful, emotionally aware, and concept-driven, using photography as a means to explore memory, intimacy, and meaning rather than simply capturing appearances.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Access to the Vale is strictly limited to preserve quality, privacy, and intimacy, according to Silverstone.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
Carolyn and Anthony’s moment is moving — there’s an easy intimacy between them that lends some life to the rarefied, corseted vibes of the party.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intimacy
Noun
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But considering the familiarity and the injury factor, this isn’t the worst-case scenario for the Jayhawks.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
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So familiarity was definitely a factor here.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The only requirement is players must have their own bedroom and some space to store belongings.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Cortez said many people lost their belongings during the cleanups.—
Chaya Tong,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Hema listened to jazz music and attended dance concerts, forging intentional connections with Chicago’s modern dance scene — including a decades-long kinship with the Dance Center’s founder, Shirley Mordine.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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So that was kind of cool to have, in a way, that Michigan kinship.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Small, practical steps keep friendships growing steadily.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Try gifting her a Marc Jacobs friendship necklace set to share with you or the pal of her choice, an on-trend Coach bag charm or encourage her to read more with a new Kindle.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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My mother’s tears were never about the loss of true love.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Fur Ball is also a small reminder of the love and joy our furry family members can bring.—
Kerri Corrado,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Intimacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intimacy. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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