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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Zack Sharf, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
Trust is the foundation of emotional intimacy and long-term connection in romantic relationships.
—Dr. Cortney Warren, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
The bottom line Perimenopause is a chapter of transition — not the end of intimacy or desire.
—Rachel Murray, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
Make room for intimacy that feels like ease, not performance.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 9 Nov. 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 17 Nov. 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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