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 story delves into themes of memory, loss, and coming-of-age, blending elements of fantasy and imagination with the intimacy of personal reflection.
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Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
On a good set, these are accompanied by stunt captains, intimacy coordinators, and directors focused on safety.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
But there's a strange intimacy to Talk to Me's premise, in which teens act tough by holding a mummified hand, declaring the titular phrase, and inviting one lucky spirit from the other side to inhabit their body.
—Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Couples who choose to sleep apart can still nurture connection and intimacy by sharing an evening wind-down routine before heading off to separate sleeping arrangements, Troxel suggested.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
On a good set, these are accompanied by stunt captains, intimacy coordinators, and directors focused on safety.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
But there's a strange intimacy to Talk to Me's premise, in which teens act tough by holding a mummified hand, declaring the titular phrase, and inviting one lucky spirit from the other side to inhabit their body.
—Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Couples who choose to sleep apart can still nurture connection and intimacy by sharing an evening wind-down routine before heading off to separate sleeping arrangements, Troxel suggested.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 29 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 5 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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