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 performance unfolds as an interplay of contrasts between excess and stillness, eroticism and virtuosity, violence and intimacy.
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Jana Baumann, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2025
As an unexpected intimacy grows between them, shadows from Veneno’s past resurface, placing both lives in jeopardy.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 1 Dec. 2025
This can certainly bring more passion, sexuality and intimacy to couples—but also could attract a karmic partner to singles.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025
Then that turned into the idea that kissing is forbidden, because maybe in this world of our short film, violence is normalized, and intimacy isn’t.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 30 Nov. 2025
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Jana Baumann, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2025
As an unexpected intimacy grows between them, shadows from Veneno’s past resurface, placing both lives in jeopardy.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 1 Dec. 2025
This can certainly bring more passion, sexuality and intimacy to couples—but also could attract a karmic partner to singles.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025
Then that turned into the idea that kissing is forbidden, because maybe in this world of our short film, violence is normalized, and intimacy isn’t.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 30 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 8 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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