as in privately
in a manner intended to prevent knowledge or awareness by others
intimately shared information that is only now being divulged in the memoirs of his sole confidant
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Recent Examples of intimately
Much of the project’s technical ambition rested on the shoulders of lead rigger Waldo Etherington, who has worked intimately with Honnold since The Devil’s Climb.
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
But maybe most crucial, vaccination status clusters in communities—depending intimately on whether, for instance, children are raised by parents who are themselves vaccinated.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2026
Some roles stay with an actor long after the cameras stop rolling, a fact Kristen Stewart knows intimately.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Feb. 2026
Two locals, Noé and Joseph, bring the filmmakers intimately inside their world while being themselves on opposite ends of the macho spectrum; one is a cowboy and a nurse, and the other a makeup artist.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 3 Feb. 2026
Instead, treat it like an opportunity to meet reality more intimately.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
Davis was convicted of touching a woman intimately against her will in June and was placed on probation for a year, court records show.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Scents are intimately linked to our memories and emotions, which makes fragrance one of the most personal, intimate gifts for Valentine’s Day.
—Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
During his final months as Hogsett's chief of staff, Cook appeared to be intimately involved in negotiations with Browning to eliminate the latter provision, text messages obtained by the news outlets show.
—IndyStar, 27 Jan. 2026
Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
But maybe most crucial, vaccination status clusters in communities—depending intimately on whether, for instance, children are raised by parents who are themselves vaccinated.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2026
Some roles stay with an actor long after the cameras stop rolling, a fact Kristen Stewart knows intimately.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Feb. 2026
Two locals, Noé and Joseph, bring the filmmakers intimately inside their world while being themselves on opposite ends of the macho spectrum; one is a cowboy and a nurse, and the other a makeup artist.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 3 Feb. 2026
Instead, treat it like an opportunity to meet reality more intimately.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
Davis was convicted of touching a woman intimately against her will in June and was placed on probation for a year, court records show.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Scents are intimately linked to our memories and emotions, which makes fragrance one of the most personal, intimate gifts for Valentine’s Day.
—Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
During his final months as Hogsett's chief of staff, Cook appeared to be intimately involved in negotiations with Browning to eliminate the latter provision, text messages obtained by the news outlets show.
—IndyStar, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intimately
Adverb
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Addressing Gaps in the Market The company’s founder established XPRO Jet Charters after spending years flying privately and experiencing inconsistent service firsthand.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Other areas around the Civic Center were also considered, but many of the properties are privately owned, which is cost-prohibitive, Director of Public Works Dave Webb said.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
6 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Detainees have a constitutional right to speak confidentially with an attorney.—
Claudia Boyd-Barrett,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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In April 2023, SeatGeek filed confidentially for an IPO, and even hired bankers for the offering a year later.—
Luisa Beltran,
Sportico.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Other times, Claude made a different calculus, choosing to play along during the retraining while secretly preserving its original values.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Vionic Uptown Loafers These loafers are the epitome of what Vionic does best—they’re polished, supportive, and secretly built for long days on your feet.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Intimately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intimately. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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