INTIMACY Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

intimacy

noun

ˈin-tə-mə-sē

Definition of intimacy

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 The roundtrip from Barcelona strings together Mallorca, Menorca and a French Catalan port in a compact loop that feels relaxed rather than rushed, keeping the small-ship intimacy front and center. — David Dickstein, Oc Register, 15 July 2026 Conversations about intimacy and body image are the norm, offering support in ways doctors may not. — Katie Camero, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026 In a broadly sweet, vivacious and gorgeously sung set Tuesday, that sentiment revealed the moral clarity that bolsters her songs about devotion and intimacy. — Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026 The change in strategy, the Felix team said in their announcement, is intended to produce the intimacy of a studio visit at each booth. — News Desk, Artforum, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for intimacy

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Noun

In addition, the Heat offers a feeling of familiarity, with James spending four seasons with the Heat from 2010 to 2014 and winning NBA championships with the organization in 2012 and 2013 across four NBA Finals appearances.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
The story of Superman’s young cousin never achieved liftoff, brought down by miserable reviews and a lack of familiarity with Krypton’s far less famous refugee.

— Brent Lang, Variety, 16 July 2026

Definition of familiarity

Noun

For me, that question leads directly to belonging and to whether our systems help people feel seen, connected, purposeful, and able to shape the conditions of their own lives.

— Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Schmidt then took Pambianchi's belongings and placed them in the bathtub, where the water destroyed many of her items.

— Gabe White, Arkansas Online, 21 July 2026

Definition of belonging

Noun

Carlisle and Childers also found a kinship in their studies of Eastern Religion, an exploration that is deeply threaded through the journey of Snipe Hunter.

— Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2026
Genuine kinship, even for a few hours, can feel harder than ever to find.

— Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 30 June 2026

Definition of kinship

Noun

For me, the closest cinema has come capturing that randomness and unfairness is Jane Campion’s beautiful and meditative Bright Star, which tells the love story of Romantic poet John Keats and Fanny Brawne and of Keats’ death at 25 of tuberculosis.

— Sarah Chihaya, Vulture, 16 July 2026
Local love for Lorem Ipsum Hazelton was flooded with kind words and well wishes after sharing news of Lorem Ipsum’s closure.

— Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026