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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Both emotional and physical intimacy can benefit from intentional curiosity.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
From the intimacy and outstanding acoustics of Bing Concert Hall, to the cool club vibe of The Studio, to the magic of seeing a concert at Frost Amphitheater amongst the trees under the stars.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Venus and Jupiter align in nurturing Cancer on June 9, one of the sweeter transits of the year, bringing a collective focus on joy, intimacy, and the small moments worth savoring.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026
Venus activating Saturn can reveal limitations around trust and intimacy.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
From the intimacy and outstanding acoustics of Bing Concert Hall, to the cool club vibe of The Studio, to the magic of seeing a concert at Frost Amphitheater amongst the trees under the stars.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Venus and Jupiter align in nurturing Cancer on June 9, one of the sweeter transits of the year, bringing a collective focus on joy, intimacy, and the small moments worth savoring.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026
Venus activating Saturn can reveal limitations around trust and intimacy.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 28 May 2026
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 4 Jun. 2026.
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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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