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Examples of intimate in a Sentence
- Is he really—as his advisers keep intimating to Western journalists—a serious reformer waiting to emerge from the closet? —Murray Scot Tanner, Newsweek, 6 May 2002
- The dome tops look like pieces of the older ridged plains, intimating that the domes formed when the plains were pushed upward from below. —Robert T. Pappalardo et al., Scientific American, October 1999
- He bounded on stage wearing a polo T-shirt and trousers whose sleekness intimated a large American Express bill. —Caroline Sullivan, Times (London), 15 Oct. 1992
trying to intimate that there was more going on than anyone knew
Recent Examples of intimate from the Web
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Joe's trauma is dramatized through abrupt, elliptical flashbacks that intimate horrific childhood abuse and relate his distressing experiences in the line of duty, first as a soldier and later as an FBI agent.
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HISD Board of Trustees President Rhonda Skillern-Jones noted Carranza had more than a year left on his deal, and three new trustees were seated in January -- intimating that the timing for an extension wasn't ideal.
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Young intimated the violent nature of video games might play a role in gun violence.
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It is intimated that Rajneesh is a hypnotist as much as a mystic.
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Woods intimated that was the reason why he's found some form after years ruined by back injury and personal issues.
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Manager Joe Maddon intimated that second baseman Javier Baez might be held out through Tuesday as a precautionary measure.
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Musk has intimated that, after the currently-unannounced Model Y is revealed, Tesla will develop a pickup truck.
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In addition, the neurology specialist is alleged to have intimated witnesses during the trial.
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Synonym Discussion of intimate
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- a film title that suggests its subject matter
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- measures implying that bankruptcy was imminent
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- hinted that she might get the job
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- intimates that there is more to the situation than meets the eye
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- insinuated that there were shady dealings
Definition of intimate
- intimate knowledge of the law
- intimate friends
- intimate clubs
- intimate secrets
intimately
adverbintimateness
nounExamples of intimate in a Sentence
- The dining room is plush and intimate, set off by some of the most extravagant floral arrangements in the city. —Thomas Matthews, Wine Spectator, 31 Mar. 2009
- When a little-known writer undertakes a manifesto—a statement, after all, of sober purpose and principle—it is likely also to be a cri de coeur, and its reasoned argument will derive from the intimate wounds of autobiography. —Cynthia Ozick, Harper's, April 2007
- The company would sit around after dinner in the lavishly plain living room or wander out to the pool for more intimate conversation … —Arthur Miller, Timebends, 1987
They remained intimate friends throughout their lives.
They are in an intimate and committed relationship.
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Michael Young, co-general manager at Crown Seoul, said Asian-style karaoke is more intimate than traditional karaoke because of the tighter quarters and a tiny audience usually consisting of friends.
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Particularly when that trouble relates to intimate partner violence.
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The otherwise happy occasion was marked by reports of infidelity on Tristan's part, with several videos leaking that appeared to show Tristan kissing and being intimate with other women while he was involved with Khloé.
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There was also the handful of men I’d already met, dated, and been intimate with, who had a tendency to disappear and resurface again months later like orphaned ankle socks.
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With audience members seated all around the circular space, even on stage, the feel is intimate.
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While Pine has performed with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra and the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra on previous concerts, this solo recital is more intimate.
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Those friendships were often more intimate, complicated to describe, and, sometimes, tricky to navigate.
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The Eddy is intimate and quite popular, so be prepared to stand at the bar or wait for a table.
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Origin and Etymology of intimate
intimate Synonyms
Synonyms
behind-the-scenes, confidential, esoteric, hush-hush, hushed, inside, nonpublic, private, privy, secret;
Near Antonyms
advertised, aired, announced, blazed, broadcast, declared, disclosed, divulged, enunciated, heralded, proclaimed, professed, promulgated, publicized, published, reported, spotlighted;
Related Words
classified, restricted, top secret;
silent, unadvertised, unannounced, undisclosed, unmentioned, unsaid, untold;
clandestine, closet, collusive, conspiratorial, covert;
furtive, hugger-mugger, occult, sneak, sneaking, sneaky, stealthy, surreptitious, undercover, underground, underhand, underhanded;
Definition of intimate
Examples of intimate in a Sentence
- Musicians … tend not, as writers do, to write hundreds of letters sharing with intimates what is going on in their hearts or heads. —August Kleinzahler, New York Times Book Review, 18 Oct. 2009
- She might not mind his assistance, and he was hungering for the company of an intimate to whom he could give and from whom he could receive, and who better in all the world than Nancy? —Philip Roth, Everyman, 2006
- So this is a biography rich in information, written in a humble and tasteful way by an intimate whose aim is to put a lot of material at the reader's disposal … —Martha C. Nussbaum, New Republic, 31 Dec. 2001 & 7 Jan. 2002
His coworkers knew him as “Robert,” but his intimates called him “Robbie.”
usually quite aloof in public, he's actually quite relaxed with his intimates
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Seven years after selling Agent Provocateur, lingerie maven Serena Rees is reentering the market with a modern take on intimates.
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Her line of adorable products, Dear Drew by Drew Barrymore, just launched on Amazon Fashion and includes clothing, accessories, luggage, jewelry, intimates, and more.
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Addressing the crowd of intimates, Monaco praised his benefactor.
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In this culminating event at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, co-directed by Orion Stephanie Johnstone, Ms. Oh will detail her intimate history of intimates, finding the political in the very personal.
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These are the images of Virginia’s high-profile governor’s race just six weeks from Election Day — intimate, controlled and more likely to be on social media than in news outlets.
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Serena Rees, who established Provocateur in 1994 (and eventually sold it off a decade ago), is launching Les Girls Les Boys—a lingerie label featuring intimates, underwear, and streetwear that isn't confined to one gender.
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In a perfect world, all of my intimates would be from Baserange — not only because each of the brand’s pieces are sustainable, but also because of their cool minimalist take on comfy favorites.
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After all, Littlefinger wants to make her his sinister sidekick, but Turner intimates that won't happen.
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Origin and Etymology of intimate
intimate Synonyms
Synonyms
alter ego, amigo, buddy, chum, compadre, comrade, confidant, confidante, crony, familiar, friend, pal;
Related Words
associate, cohort, colleague, companion, fellow, hearty, hobnobber, partner, peer, sport;
blood brother, brother, main man, sister;
abettor (also abetter), accomplice, ally, collaborator, confederate;
INTIMATE Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of intimate for English Language Learners
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: to say or suggest (something) in an indirect way
Definition of intimate for English Language Learners
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: having a very close relationship : very warm and friendly
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: very personal or private
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: involving sex or sexual relations
Definition of intimate for English Language Learners
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: a very close and trusted friend : an intimate friend
INTIMATE Defined for Kids
Definition of intimate for Students
- She intimated that I should go.
Definition of intimate for Students
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