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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1
as in familiar
closely acquainted
the neighboring families know each other but are hardly chummy
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2
as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
she was so chummy to me that I sensed that she had put our quarrel behind her
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Recent Examples of chumminess
Beatrice Loayza, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
But the swipe-fees measure has found itself in unusually chummy waters: It’s simultaneously supported by some prominent business groups, like the National Federation of Independent Businesses and the Colorado Restaurant Association, alongside the far more liberal Bell Policy Center.
—Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2025
Bush was also notably chummy with his successor, offering Obama a belly tap while heading to his pew at the National Cathedral and receiving a pat on the back in return.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
Matty finally gets back to being chummy with Olympia again in this episode, for a couple of reasons.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
When the scene cuts, Brando (Matt Dillon), who had previously been chummy with Maria, looks sheepish.
—Beatrice Loayza, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
But the swipe-fees measure has found itself in unusually chummy waters: It’s simultaneously supported by some prominent business groups, like the National Federation of Independent Businesses and the Colorado Restaurant Association, alongside the far more liberal Bell Policy Center.
—Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2025
Bush was also notably chummy with his successor, offering Obama a belly tap while heading to his pew at the National Cathedral and receiving a pat on the back in return.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
Matty finally gets back to being chummy with Olympia again in this episode, for a couple of reasons.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chumminess
Noun
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All of the intimacy of that and all the majesty and complexity and contradiction and controversy of the U.S.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 July 2025
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While daunting, the intimacy of the show also fuels Isbell.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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The whole first half of the season saw Hamilton struggle to adapt to the Italian race car, and Silverstone was another chapter in a familiar story.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Managers saw themselves as solving the equivalent of familiar jigsaw puzzles.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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Here, guests and stylish locals alike graze on warm flatbreads, stacked club sandwiches, silky smoked salmon & cream cheese bagels, and sharing Seafood and Charcuterie boards—brimming with serrano ham, pillowy focaccia, smoked mackerel, and plump Atlantic prawns. Prefer a slower pace?—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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How To Clean Stovetop Grates With Vinegar Fill a pan or sink with equal parts warm water and vinegar.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
1 July 2025
Noun
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This familiarity bias led to a concentrated, unbalanced portfolio.—
Gianluca Sidoti,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The familiarity with the Englewood area and the people has Johnson ready to stay for a while.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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Square Peg Social will include private dinners, special programming, and intimate gatherings desgned to foster conversation and collaboration for those looking to expand their careers in the world of film.—
Rance Collins,
IndieWire,
8 July 2025
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Southeast Asia Resorts Winner Nay Palad Hideaway With just 10 intimate villas that invite guests to live out their tropical fantasies, the Nay Palad Hideaway is set between ancient mangrove forests and the soft white sands of Siargao Island, in the Philippines.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
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Recently sober, Felix has his own complement of bandmates, friends and friendly ex-girlfriends, including three women named Polly — Adèle Exarchopoulos plays the important one — whose history with Felix makes Jess nervous.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Never worry about losing your belongings with these convenient tracking tags.—
BestReviews,
Sun Sentinel,
9 July 2025
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Then, the contingent of city workers, including two police officers, climbed into their vehicles and drove away, leaving behind Henriquez and his pile of belongings.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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One of those options is St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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Even though Buxton learned he’d been invited Sunday, and Ryan and closer Jhoan Duran were snubbed, Baldelli waited several days to announce the center fielder’s participation to the team.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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“Chumminess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chumminess. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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