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 Misunderstandings, laughter and moments of fragile intimacy create a cinematic exploration of communication beyond words. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026 But the cinematographer and the director decided the size would be great for intimacy. — Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026 Both visually and aurally, then, what’s inside nestles safely between parenthetical palms, protecting tender expressions of intimacy. — Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026 Whitaker said moving through the landscape together allowed the cinematography to capture their friendship without forcing intimacy. — Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intimacy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for intimacy

Noun

This is also where the need for clarity becomes most intense, because familiarity creates expectations around such fine-print processes as dividends.

— Federico Sendra, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
And they are greeted with the familiarity a rush-to-the-finish-line process.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of familiarity

Noun

However, the author contends these devices are mere proxies for genuine care, unable to offer the reciprocity and shared human experience vital for dignity and belonging.

— Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
For survivors, however, the reconstruction figures remain abstract compared with the immediate problems of finding somewhere to sleep, getting food and recovering whatever belongings remain.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of belonging

Noun

Noisemaker feels a genuine kinship with the Gallico story, including its setting, a desolate stretch of coastline in eastern England.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026
There was no mosque in Mancelona, and Mymonie and Sam found kinship in the Masonic temple.

— Rozina Ali, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of kinship

Noun

The film introduces four newcomers – Aarushi Bajaj, Ansh Duggal, Bianca Arora and Piyush Khati – who headline a story centered on friendship, young love, heartbreak and the process of figuring out life as a young adult.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
But still, the friendship captured onscreen is true to life, and an interesting peek into one of Hollywood’s most enduring bromances.

— Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of friendship

Noun

Founder Chau Nguyen said the idea grew out of his lifelong love of cars.

— Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Based on David Nicholls’ bestselling book, the series stars Marnie (Foy) and Michael (Macfadyen), who unexpectedly fall in love when their mutual friend Cleo (Crome) brings a group together for a walking weekend in the UK’s Lake District.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026