as in intimacy
the state of being in a very personal or private relationship
her chumminess with the boss did not sit well with some of her coworkers
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Noun
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This divide not only exposed the contrasting nature of the two events but also underscored the broader segmentation within the creator economy itself: scale vs. intimacy, polish vs. presence, spectacle vs. spontaneity.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025 -
Her work often explores intimacy, connection, and the body’s relationship to nature.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
24 June 2025
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And once comfort and familiarity build, retail follows.—
Joe Chura,
Rolling Stone,
25 June 2025
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Besides he’s hedged his bets a little, bringing a bit of familiarity along with him.—
Greg Engle,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Social media has featured images of men walking with bags of their belongings — everyday items like blankets and kitchenware.—
Ruchi Kumar,
NPR,
28 June 2025
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Netflix Six months later, in one of the final scenes of the series, the Front Man is seen in Los Angeles dropping off a box of Gi-hun's belongings, including his numbered green tracksuit and a bank card containing the rest of his prize money, to Gi-hun's daughter, who moved there in Season 1.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
Noun
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An important aspect of the kinship between Irish and Black American culture is the spirit of subversion and play that arises because of this simultaneous dependence and antagonism.—
Benjamin Hale
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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So, what’s the cultural and musical kinship between Euro (and Italo) Disco and Quebec?—
Angelica Frey,
JSTOR Daily,
16 June 2025
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Topline President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s months-long friendship continued to devolve in spectacular fashion this week as the world’s richest man and the world’s most powerful man engaged in a brutal back-and-forth on their respective social media platforms and beyond.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Luckily, the bride didn't see the white dress as a betrayal to their friendship.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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“Chumminess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chumminess. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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