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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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Friends say there’s been little intimacy between him and Meghan for a long time, since the birth of their second child.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 19 Oct. 2025
The design of Sartiano’s Italian Steakhouse takes a different tack, prioritizing intimacy and exposure to the outdoors.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2025
Then, two days later, the vibe shifts completely as Scorpio Season begins on the 23rd, lighting up your sector of merging, intimacy, and long-term investments.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 19 Oct. 2025
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“Intimacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intimacy. Accessed 23 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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