as in familiarity
the state of being in a very personal or private relationship
there can be both rewards and regrets from intimacy with another person
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Recent Examples of intimacy
Beauty and danger, intimacy and power, vulnerability and control.
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 1 June 2026
From the intimacy and outstanding acoustics of Bing Concert Hall, to the cool club vibe of The Studio, to the magic of seeing a concert at Frost Amphitheater amongst the trees under the stars.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Venus and Jupiter align in nurturing Cancer on June 9, one of the sweeter transits of the year, bringing a collective focus on joy, intimacy, and the small moments worth savoring.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026
Venus activating Saturn can reveal limitations around trust and intimacy.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 28 May 2026
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 1 June 2026
From the intimacy and outstanding acoustics of Bing Concert Hall, to the cool club vibe of The Studio, to the magic of seeing a concert at Frost Amphitheater amongst the trees under the stars.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Venus and Jupiter align in nurturing Cancer on June 9, one of the sweeter transits of the year, bringing a collective focus on joy, intimacy, and the small moments worth savoring.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026
Venus activating Saturn can reveal limitations around trust and intimacy.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intimacy
Noun
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Visibility drives familiarity, and familiarity drives demand.—
Jeremy Fields,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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And then there’s free-agent addition John Metchie III, who has familiarity with Bryce Young due to the two of them playing together at Alabama.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The coin-sized tags can be discreetly attached to keychains or placed in luggage, glove compartments, or backpacks in order to track your belongings in real time, offering step-by-step directions to locate them via the ‘Find My’ app.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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Members of the 2026-27 Kansas men’s basketball team have been arriving from their hometowns — and moving their belongings into McCarthy Hall — since Friday.—
Gary Bedore
May 31,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Insights and kinships emerge almost unbidden—called forth through juxtaposition.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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In a sense, kinship leadership is not new.—
Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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In this screen-free environment, the two narrators meet and form a friendship that strengthens them both.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Finally, once the full moon in Capricorn arrives to close out the month, a friendship, long-term goal or group dynamic becomes crystal clear.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The only thing Marie wants is her mother’s love, but is that even possible?—
The Know,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Meanwhile, their friends are also navigating the ups and downs of love and friendship, confronting the bittersweet challenges of growing up and moving on.—
Rich Heldenfels,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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“Intimacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intimacy. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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