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
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.
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The outcome is a deliberate impression of intimacy, mixed with an appealing vulnerability.
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2025
The family vibe that there is on set, there’s a kind of level of intimacy there that’s impossible to fake.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 22 Dec. 2025
Capricorn energy here supports mature intimacy — the kind that feels stabilizing rather than consuming.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 21 Dec. 2025
Each of the events led with Orange County bands who catapulted to stardom, in part, thanks to the 300-cap venue known for its shoulder-to-shoulder intimacy, a rare stage without a crowd barrier, and a DIY music scene that cultivated community.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 20 Dec. 2025
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2025
The family vibe that there is on set, there’s a kind of level of intimacy there that’s impossible to fake.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 22 Dec. 2025
Capricorn energy here supports mature intimacy — the kind that feels stabilizing rather than consuming.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 21 Dec. 2025
Each of the events led with Orange County bands who catapulted to stardom, in part, thanks to the 300-cap venue known for its shoulder-to-shoulder intimacy, a rare stage without a crowd barrier, and a DIY music scene that cultivated community.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 20 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for intimacy
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“Intimacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intimacy. Accessed 28 Dec. 2025.
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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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