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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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Some men avoid the gym or the beach altogether, wear baggy shirts year-round or feel anxious about intimacy.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
Blurred boundaries pervade love and intimacy now.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025
Franco and Colell are known for their dramas, plumbing complex, contrary intimacy.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 24 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 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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