INTIMACY Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

intimacy

noun

ˈin-tə-mə-sē

Definition of intimacy

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 The film, set in the Belgian trenches of the First World War, follows the love between two young soldiers who try, through art and intimacy, to escape the horrors around them. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026 Instead, LaMarque suggests adding decorative fixtures such as sconces, floor lamps, and table lamps to create atmosphere and intimacy in your living room. — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 25 Aug. 2026 The company occupies The MAC’s 184-seat Playhouse Theatre, which Millhouse says offers the intimacy BTE productions require. — Barbara Vitello, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 With just 20 seats, the restaurant is inspired by the intimacy and communal nature of Japanese bars. — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intimacy

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Noun

Getty One of the Hard Rock's staying powers comes from making that familiarity feel rooted in the destination.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
McDonough has an experienced resume, with plenty of familiarity leading a company involved in manufacturing.

— Jeff Marks,Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of familiarity

Noun

Accessed by some steps between the bathroom and bedroom, it's shown here furnished with a couple of single beds but could alternatively be used to stash belongings or as a kid's room or general hangout space.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026
Each bin features a weatherproof gasket seal that locks out moisture and dust and keeps your belongings looking and smelling fresh.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of belonging

Noun

Carrington in particular models what some have termed an ecofeminist approach, one that does not appropriate animals for the artist’s own self-revelation but instead develops kinship across species.

— Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Many here say that, despite Iceland’s European roots, the country feels just as much kinship with the United States – if not more.

— Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of kinship

Noun

While a release date hasn’t been announced yet, Fey teased that there would be more cozy vibes in the series about love and friendship.

— Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Sep. 2026
Caylen’s friendship with Lawley has also been featured heavily in his online career.

— Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026