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
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
Amy Wallace, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Elon Musk had chummy correspondence with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, according to the latest investigative documents released by the Justice Department.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
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Noun
There was an evident chill — or at least lack of chumminess — between the sides.
—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
Adjective
Next, law enforcement must rigorously interrogate the men and women who exchanged chummy emails with Epstein and played in his hideous sandbox.
—Amy Wallace, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Elon Musk had chummy correspondence with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, according to the latest investigative documents released by the Justice Department.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chumminess
Noun
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Burden internalized this pattern, of foregrounding the importance of the paterfamilias at the expense of real intimacy, of keeping up appearances despite the private pain.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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Materiality plays a key role in reinforcing this intimacy.—
Olga Garcia-Mayoral,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Steeped in international cinema, Haghighi has since taken familiar tropes, forms, and genres and bent them in new directions.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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So California may be readying to wage a two-front battle — the familiar one against smog, but a second, altogether new one, against an administration determined to let California get smoggy again.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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It’s been nearly three years since James and Patricia MacEgan went out for a stroll on a warm spring afternoon in a field near Mahany Park in Roseville.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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For leafy greens, rinse under low-pressure warm water, spin dry in a colander and wash the colander after.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This allows users to build familiarity with the prediction market interface and test their strategies without risking real capital.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The answer depends largely on your familiarity with the vast world of high-end watchmaking—and where your personal collecting instincts tend to point.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Building on the intimate, immersive style of The Egg, Pegasus has commissioned four local choreographers to make new pieces based on 30 words identified by the Common Language Project of the Writer’s Garret meant to encourage poetry around themes.—
Manuel Mendoza,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Madison, which has already been renewed for a second season, is described as Sheridan’s most intimate work to date and a study of grief and human connection.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Rentals are complimentary for those staying in Bella Grande’s suites, but anyone in the hotel can book the bikes to cycle around the extremely bike-friendly city for a small fee.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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With Sprout, the focus shifts toward human-friendly machines that can integrate into everyday life, potentially redefining how people interact with robots at home.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Never lose your belongings again with convenient tracking tags.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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For many players, that culture translates into a sense of belonging that extends beyond football.—
Alexa Stone
Updated March 27,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Nevada County’s admission comes as AI programs are under close watch around the globe for introducing incorrect legal references in cases, yet also increasingly offered as tools to help lawyers and judges research and write their briefs, motions and opinions.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Catcher Danny Jansen hit a three-run home run in the seventh inning to bust open a close game, and the Rangers held on for an 8-5 road win over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Chumminess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chumminess. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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