as in friends
a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another
usually quite aloof in public, he's actually very relaxed with his intimates
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as in implies
to convey an idea indirectly
trying to intimate that there was more going on than anyone knew
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Recent Examples of intimates
Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Juicy Couture started in 1997 as a casual lifestyle brand and spans women’s, girls, babies, handbags, shoes, intimates, swimwear and accessories and jewelry.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Echavarría noted that Colombia excels in categories such as sportswear, swimwear, intimates and uniforms.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Feb. 2026
Joanna Griffiths has experimented with executive coaches for years to help her work through challenges in leading $400 million intimates company Knix.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
People often think of intimates as gifts only for partners, but good underwear like the bra and panty sets from Iteration made from Tencel Modal can really make a difference on a long travel day.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 29 Jan. 2026
The founder of the intimates and shapewear brand shared a few snaps of a fun, flirty look on Instagram on January 28.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Malia Griggs, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2025
What Zagajewski had in mind, perhaps, is the encomium, praise as a classical enterprise—the verb alone intimates the mode of speech at the heart of the ancient quarrel between poetry and philosophy itself, tracing back to Plato and before.
—Elaine L. Wang
september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
The three smaller top drawers are ideal for intimates, socks, and other small items, while the full-sized drawers hold bulkier pieces like denim and T-shirts.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Juicy Couture started in 1997 as a casual lifestyle brand and spans women’s, girls, babies, handbags, shoes, intimates, swimwear and accessories and jewelry.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Echavarría noted that Colombia excels in categories such as sportswear, swimwear, intimates and uniforms.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Feb. 2026
Joanna Griffiths has experimented with executive coaches for years to help her work through challenges in leading $400 million intimates company Knix.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
People often think of intimates as gifts only for partners, but good underwear like the bra and panty sets from Iteration made from Tencel Modal can really make a difference on a long travel day.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 29 Jan. 2026
The founder of the intimates and shapewear brand shared a few snaps of a fun, flirty look on Instagram on January 28.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
Beyond denim, Abercrombie is known for its range of basics, as well as its lounge, active, and intimates label, Aerie.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2025
What Zagajewski had in mind, perhaps, is the encomium, praise as a classical enterprise—the verb alone intimates the mode of speech at the heart of the ancient quarrel between poetry and philosophy itself, tracing back to Plato and before.
—Elaine L. Wang
september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intimates
Noun
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The former congressman Denny Heck, of Washington State, who was elected the same year as Jeffries, became one of his earliest friends on Capitol Hill.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Active families, newlyweds, solo travelers, fit friends, long-together couples, locals meeting for drinks—there’s a lovely mix of guests staying at (and just visiting) the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The title implies that it will be set before the 1974 film, in which Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced Fronk-en-steen), played by Gene Wilder, is lured back to Transylvania and picks up his grandfather Victor’s experiments with re-animating the dead.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2026
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This implies a six-month swing all the way from record net short to a level near the net long position held in early 2024, which is the last time that prices reached a dollar per pound.—
SJ Guest Editorial,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Once it’s discovered that there’s a contingent of hostile infiltrators and not just one, the action splits between the cops in town and Sung-ki and his buddies in the mountainside forest, where Na steers the story deeper into classic sci-fi territory.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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And then there are the guests who come in from around the country for buddies’ trips, family, group and couples’ getaways, conventions, and corporate and charity events.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Blood Pressure May Gradually Increases Research indicates that blood pressure may increase during perimenopause.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2026
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Ship tracking information indicates the vessel had made a recent stop at Celebration Key, the cruise line’s private island, before the incident, Cruise Hive reported.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Both Pramaggiore, a onetime rising star in Chicago’s corporate world, and McClain, who was a top lobbyist for the utility and one of Madigan’s closest confidants, were sentenced to two years behind bars and had been scheduled for release in August 2027.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Hurley tempered his act this season, after his wife, Andrea, and confidants Billy Donovan, Geno Auriemma and Seth Greenberg jumped him last year.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Despite getting demoted from protagonist to fatality victim, Tan hints that he might not be done with Mortal Kombat — even if Cole and his now-two-dimensional noggin are.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
12 May 2026
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The value difference hints that the property might experience an increase in its assessed valuation.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Research suggests Della Kinder, who mailed the card, was born in 1884, died in 1953, and is buried in Woodruff County.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 May 2026
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But the dismal consumer mood as of late, and the weakness in the markets' internals, suggests something may need to give, especially with elevated yields and a rising Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) .—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Intimates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intimates. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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