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
Synonyms
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The fluidity of his trysts imparts an honest depiction of life without bounds and fleshes out Antonio’s idiosyncrasies, touching on relationships that have shaped his experience, those that have kept him from the trappings of traditional intimacy.
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Holly Jones, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
The lawsuit further alleges that the apps replaced the intimacy of adolescent friendships for children and have promoted disconnection and disassociation, resulting in mental and physical harm.
—Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024
Kingsley is achingly vulnerable as the loyal little man whose devotion to an indifferent government costs him the only intimacy he’s ever known.
—Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 5 Apr. 2024
Speaking Monday were one more woman and three men, all of whom described fears of intimacy, trust issues, insecurities and flashbacks.
—Steve Thompson, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
As part of this production’s goal of intimacy with the audience, Murray said the stage area has been redesigned to bring ticket-buyers closer to the performers.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2024
Be charm itself on the 19th whilst the 23rd is for greater intimacy.
—Debbie Frank, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
Such a gift must be framed within the context of enhancing personal pleasure and not as a substitute for intimacy.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 3 Apr. 2024
And then there’s the collection of bright actors to play Finbar’s neighbors — decades-familiar drinking buddies and kind-hearted peers — evoking the intimacy of a remote, one-road town.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 28 Mar. 2024
Holly Jones, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
The lawsuit further alleges that the apps replaced the intimacy of adolescent friendships for children and have promoted disconnection and disassociation, resulting in mental and physical harm.
—Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024
Kingsley is achingly vulnerable as the loyal little man whose devotion to an indifferent government costs him the only intimacy he’s ever known.
—Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 5 Apr. 2024
Speaking Monday were one more woman and three men, all of whom described fears of intimacy, trust issues, insecurities and flashbacks.
—Steve Thompson, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
As part of this production’s goal of intimacy with the audience, Murray said the stage area has been redesigned to bring ticket-buyers closer to the performers.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2024
Be charm itself on the 19th whilst the 23rd is for greater intimacy.
—Debbie Frank, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
Such a gift must be framed within the context of enhancing personal pleasure and not as a substitute for intimacy.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 3 Apr. 2024
And then there’s the collection of bright actors to play Finbar’s neighbors — decades-familiar drinking buddies and kind-hearted peers — evoking the intimacy of a remote, one-road town.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Intimacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intimacy. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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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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