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 stakes of the narrative had never been higher; the universe-spanning setting had never felt bigger; and the gameplay was resoundingly interactive, granting a new sense of intimacy with its worlds by seamlessly integrating the Wii’s motion controls.
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Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 9 May 2026
Her music has a bedroom intimacy.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The film covers a lot of ground while feeling effortless – personal without being indulgent, cinematic without losing its intimacy.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 May 2026
By escalating the antics between the ex-lovers into objectively ridiculous displays of forced intimacy, the sketch underscored how often a broken heart can obscure what’s really happening.
—Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
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Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 9 May 2026
Her music has a bedroom intimacy.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The film covers a lot of ground while feeling effortless – personal without being indulgent, cinematic without losing its intimacy.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 May 2026
By escalating the antics between the ex-lovers into objectively ridiculous displays of forced intimacy, the sketch underscored how often a broken heart can obscure what’s really happening.
—Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intimacy
Noun
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For existing and loyal customers, familiarity builds confidence.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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But his role and his power is not comparable to that of his father, Ali Khamenei, who accumulated authority over decades through a combination of religious stature, institutional control, and personal familiarity with every major faction of the Islamic Republic.—
Hamidreza Azizi,
Time,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Getting there required taking a flight to Palermo, a boat to the island, transferring your belongings onto a donkey, and climbing 450 steps.—
Chiara Barzini,
Vogue,
9 May 2026
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They were acquired for $78,000 by The Marilyn Monroe Collection, a famous private archive of the star’s belongings curated by Monroe expert Scott Fortner.—
Lisa Gutierrez
May 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Their big families, Catholic education, and backgrounds that were far from flush helped build the kinship.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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He was warmly welcomed in the chamber, and much of his speech focused on the kinship and history between the US and the UK.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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By evening, the Aries Moon energizes friendships and future plans, making invitations, introductions, or group momentum especially fruitful.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The aunties who sternly monitor the tables here will take and deliver your order, but please do not expect guidance or friendship.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Just as some American immigrants brought their love of the land to the Midwest and Texas, my mother’s parents carried with them an intense feeling for books.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Villa Chardonnay Horses With Wings, a sprawling animal sanctuary tucked into the Cuyamaca Mountains in San Diego County, billed itself for years as a place where unwanted animals could find love and a second chance at life.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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“Intimacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intimacy. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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