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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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
Luca Evans, The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025
My in-laws were chummy with the owner, George.
—Contributing Writer, Orange County Register, 8 Mar. 2025
There were the usual chummy showbiz cracks, including a callback to Nikki Glaser’s Golden Globes bit about how Adam Sandler says Timothée Chalamet’s name, as though awards season really were just one continuous show.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
Europe’s scattershot intentions formed one half of a stunning split-screen this week; on the other side were the US and Russia, suddenly chummy, tossing Ukrainian demands and territories off the negotiating table.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Bo Nix, Stidham and Wilson were a chummy group in 2024, and Wilson offers a high-upside option as a young backup.
—Luca Evans, The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025
My in-laws were chummy with the owner, George.
—Contributing Writer, Orange County Register, 8 Mar. 2025
There were the usual chummy showbiz cracks, including a callback to Nikki Glaser’s Golden Globes bit about how Adam Sandler says Timothée Chalamet’s name, as though awards season really were just one continuous show.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
Europe’s scattershot intentions formed one half of a stunning split-screen this week; on the other side were the US and Russia, suddenly chummy, tossing Ukrainian demands and territories off the negotiating table.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chumminess
Noun
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Shortly after, the sun will debut in Gemini, shaking up your eighth house of intimacy, shared resources and emotional bonds, which prompts you to deep dive into personal connections and joint ventures.—
Staff Author,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Cultivating Authority and Trust Paying attention to the needs of others is also a way to achieve the intimacy that Green included in his four attributes of trust.—
Adam Witty,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The looks on display were all too familiar, making the joke even that much funnier for its sense of radical honesty.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
4 May 2025
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This is perhaps a good quality, as that is a familiar feeling when attending a large event.—
Matt Shaw,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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The room, once decorated in severe tones of black and gray, has received a warm makeover, with bright paint and tropical mosaics.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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The Clara IEMs have a warm bass, a forward midrange and a silky treble that’s just sharp enough to bring the soundstage into perfect focus without making the listener’s brain work overtime top descramble distortion.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Noun
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Koine Greek—the dialect of the New Testament—was then the lingua franca of the eastern-Mediterranean world, although, of course, familiarity with it ranged from erudite scholarship to learning a few words for the sake of haggling in the marketplace.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
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Berti's familiarity with the Yankees could push a potential trade over the finish line in the near future.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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Lower-income Californians also are more likely to live in tight quarters, making privacy for an intimate therapy session difficult.—
Phillip Reese,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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In two weeks, guests will visit UNESCO sites like Luang Prabang, witness elephants in their natural habitats, attend an intimate Baci ceremony led by a Lao prince, attend a private fashion show from one of Cambodia’s top designers, take a helicopter tour over the Khmer temples of Angkor, and more.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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In addition to a beach that could pass for the Caribbean, neighboring Siesta Key has a friendly, small-town feel, complete with two villages and a trolley that offers free rides to the beach and other destinations.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2025
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Outside, life bustles with the familiar sounds of rickshaws and friendly neighborhood chatter.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Months later a fire at their home destroyed many of their belongings.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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In the past, many children of divorce have split their time between parents, often keeping two sets of belongings at each residence and traveling on a set schedule.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Melania Trump wears black veil to Pope Francis' funeral as President Trump dons blue suit As the president's second term in office passes the 100-day mark, here is a closer look at the first lady's lookbook.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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That means everything from personally running product development to maintaining close relationships with distribution partners.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Chumminess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chumminess. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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