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
But that’s the thing about sisters — the same intimacy that draws you together can drive you apart.
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Brooke Lea Foster, People.com, 30 June 2025
Matlin and Stern, who is also a Deaf actor, have been friends for decades, and their interviews are mostly conducted sitting together on a couch, the conversations exuding the cozy intimacy of old chums chatting.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
According to the documents, there was another scene filmed on May 1, 2023, and LaBella and the actors previously rehearsed it with Wade and an intimacy coordinator.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 25 June 2025
Having since worked with intimacy coordinators on other projects, Williams explained the importance of their work, facilitating communication between actors and directors on bringing the scene to life while maintaining everyone’s boundaries.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 June 2025
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Brooke Lea Foster, People.com, 30 June 2025
Matlin and Stern, who is also a Deaf actor, have been friends for decades, and their interviews are mostly conducted sitting together on a couch, the conversations exuding the cozy intimacy of old chums chatting.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
According to the documents, there was another scene filmed on May 1, 2023, and LaBella and the actors previously rehearsed it with Wade and an intimacy coordinator.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 25 June 2025
Having since worked with intimacy coordinators on other projects, Williams explained the importance of their work, facilitating communication between actors and directors on bringing the scene to life while maintaining everyone’s boundaries.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intimacy
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
Noun
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River communities ponder their future Duke’s home and shop are now a pile of wood intertwined with his memories and belongings, including a single paddle, perhaps an ode to his love for kayaking, friends told KPRC.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
9 July 2025
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Not just job loss, but the collapse of economic belonging.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Furthermore, for more than a decade, my 19-year-old son has been able to spend quality hours of kinship with his cousin—700 miles away—every week, thanks to the advent of collaborative video games.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Willy often said that Black American literature shares a spiritual kinship with Irish literature.—
Benjamin Hale
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
Noun
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The Sharknado star reflected on the early days of his friendship with Doherty while starring together on Beverly Hills, 90210, which ran from 10 seasons from 1990 to 2000.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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By the end of the first episode of Beyond the Villa, which premiered last night, viewers finally learned why their favorite friendship was starting to crumble.—
Monique Wilson,
Glamour,
14 July 2025
Noun
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What was special about Dope Folks — and a testament to Kuester's knowledge and love of music — was its mission of seeking out and reissuing rare rap records.—
Kylie Volavongsa,
jsonline.com,
12 July 2025
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The Islanders have spent several weeks navigating love and drama that sometimes comes with it to a captive audience, who have occasionally had a say in what happens, or doesn't happen, since the very beginning.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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“Intimacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intimacy. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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