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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Recent Examples of chumminess
There was an evident chill — or at least lack of chumminess — between the sides.
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Brent Lang, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
This chumminess was on stark display in December, when Lawson-Remer and fellow Democrats Monica Montgomery Steppe and Paloma Aguirre used bureaucratic maneuvering to get around the rule that the county board could only dip into reserve funds with the support of at least four supervisors.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Kristen Wiig on Late Night With Seth Meyers has all the chumminess of Leonardo DiCaprio and Teyana Taylor having a kiki at the Golden Globes.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2026
As much as Putin’s chumminess with Xi and Modi might have sparked some discomfort in many European capitals, the group was brought together by a combination of need, economic pragmatism and opportunity, analysts say.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Brent Lang, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
This chumminess was on stark display in December, when Lawson-Remer and fellow Democrats Monica Montgomery Steppe and Paloma Aguirre used bureaucratic maneuvering to get around the rule that the county board could only dip into reserve funds with the support of at least four supervisors.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Kristen Wiig on Late Night With Seth Meyers has all the chumminess of Leonardo DiCaprio and Teyana Taylor having a kiki at the Golden Globes.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2026
As much as Putin’s chumminess with Xi and Modi might have sparked some discomfort in many European capitals, the group was brought together by a combination of need, economic pragmatism and opportunity, analysts say.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chumminess
Noun
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The staff of 20 now includes Jamie Monahan, who is both intimacy coordinator and script supervisor.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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That intimacy is now amplifying risks.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And yet, there’s an undeniable charm to that familiarity.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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This seeming craze for doing plays that others have already done in other ways can provide familiarity and a shared vocabulary, a framework for fuller appreciation of the work at hand.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Its interior slit pocket fits any phone size up to an iPhone 16 Pro Max, and its gold hardware clasp and flap top keep belongings secure while on the go.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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From a zippered exterior pocket to a roomy main compartment, it’s intentionally designed to easily keep your belongings organized.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The costars forged a close kinship.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
20 Apr. 2026
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The organization expanded its services to kinship care families in 2022.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Lola, the 20-year-old daughter of Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen, had a close relationship with Muldoon thanks to her mom’s friendship and former relationship with the Days of Our Lives star.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Greg opens his heart to the possibility of a real friendship with this bonkers dude.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Chumminess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chumminess. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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