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as in secrecy
the practice or habit of keeping secrets or keeping one's affairs secret
we tried to penetrate her strange closeness about her domestic life
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as in economy
the quality or practice of being overly sparing with money
rebelled against his parents' closeness with his allowance
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as in accuracy
the quality or state of being very accurate
the body was too decomposed to estimate the time of death with any great closeness
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as in intimacy
the state of being in a very personal or private relationship
the closeness of their relationship was a matter of intense speculation among their coworkers
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as in proximity
the state or condition of being near
we were surprised by the closeness of everything to our downtown loft
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as in carefulness
strict attentiveness to what one is doing
how much you get out of the sermon will depend on the closeness with which you listen to it
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Recent Examples of closeness
The film pieces together everyday lives transformed by war—those who flee, those who lose everything, and those who stay to resist and fight—tracing both the instinct to survive and the need for closeness.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Lack of closeness with you or other adults One of the first signs a child might be developing avoidant attachment is a lack of closeness or affection.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 12 Mar. 2026
This closeness, as Minnelli learned, was more than just friendly between Garland and Sinatra.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
While Kiir is not actually Kainerugaba’s uncle, the term shows the closeness of the two governments.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Guerin saw how important chemistry and closeness were to a team in winning a championship during the Olympics and is cognizant of how a big move could affect what’s already been one of the best teams in the NHL.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Maybe there was closeness born of societal pressure to put on a good show for an intrusive world or to please a queen and prince.
—Geoffrey Greif, Baltimore Sun, 28 Feb. 2026
Name your needs so trust grows and closeness deepens naturally.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Schlossberg also opens up about his closeness with his parents, Caroline Kennedy and Ed Schlossberg, as well as his sister, Rose, and shares memories of his late sister, Tatiana.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Lack of closeness with you or other adults One of the first signs a child might be developing avoidant attachment is a lack of closeness or affection.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 12 Mar. 2026
This closeness, as Minnelli learned, was more than just friendly between Garland and Sinatra.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
While Kiir is not actually Kainerugaba’s uncle, the term shows the closeness of the two governments.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Guerin saw how important chemistry and closeness were to a team in winning a championship during the Olympics and is cognizant of how a big move could affect what’s already been one of the best teams in the NHL.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Maybe there was closeness born of societal pressure to put on a good show for an intrusive world or to please a queen and prince.
—Geoffrey Greif, Baltimore Sun, 28 Feb. 2026
Name your needs so trust grows and closeness deepens naturally.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Schlossberg also opens up about his closeness with his parents, Caroline Kennedy and Ed Schlossberg, as well as his sister, Rose, and shares memories of his late sister, Tatiana.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closeness
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In that environment, secrecy can carry risks.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
14 Mar. 2026
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The combination of Israel’s undeclared arsenal and Iran’s nuclear ambitions has created what many analysts describe as a tense strategic balance, one that relies heavily on deterrence and secrecy.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Mar. 2026
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The hottest new gig-economy job in Los Angeles is performing at home to help artificial intelligence understand how humans move.—
NILESH CHRISTOPHER LOS ANGELES TIMES,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Yet DeSantis and legislative leaders haven’t even glanced in the direction of meaningful changes that would require Florida’s wealthiest corporations to pay their fair share, and reduce the burden on the struggling class of workers who make this state’s economy hum.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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Its massive 60mm Eclipse dual drivers give you high-fidelity 24-bit audio, while the flip-to-mute mic offers broadcast-quality voice accuracy.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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But [there are] accuracy issues, decision-making issues.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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As long as the intimacy coordinators are being hired by the studio, my view of their role is that their job is to coerce the actors into doing things, as opposed to advocate on their behalf against the studio.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Mar. 2026
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Abela speaks of this intimacy not only in music but in her own journey.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Grandchildren will appreciate the proximity of Legoland and Disneyland (about an hour's drive away).—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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Because of its proximity to the mosque, many don’t realize that 50% of the pantry’s clientele is non-Muslim.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Organizations can benefit by valuing carefulness and concentration not as an obligation, but as a fundamental pillar of success.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Just as essential a consideration as carefulness for committee members, though, is speed.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
26 Aug. 2025
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McCarthy is not the first Hollywood conservative to discuss the industry’s secretiveness over Republicanism.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
19 Dec. 2025
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Golden State lost big man Al Horford for the night in the first quarter because of right calf tightness, then Seth Curry exited in the second half with tightness in his left inner thigh.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Horford played all of five minutes before being ruled out with right calf tightness.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Closeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closeness. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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