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 Spectacle gets a film nominated, but intimacy and emotion inside them is what gets performers recognized, and a movie ultimately crowned. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 23 July 2026 What develops is a discomfiting, emotionally intense exploration of intimacy between the two men, rooted in the traumatic, troubled origins of their student-teacher bond. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026 The idea is that intimacy is reflected back to you, whether that’s solo or shared with a partner. — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Writing openly about subjects from erectile dysfunction to caring for his father after an ALS diagnosis, Marshall finds that the intersection of queerness and disability is intimacy. — Chris Martin, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for intimacy

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Noun

Maresca was, of course, working as Guardiola’s assistant during that 2022-23 season, having already been City’s under-23s manager, and his familiarity with the club meant the words ‘Welcome back Enzo’ were emblazoned above him at his unveiling.

— Sam Lee, New York Times, 25 July 2026
For kids and teens, this can be an incredible way to experience the world up close and personal with the familiarity and comfort that comes from your hotel traveling with you.

— Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 25 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

The essays in the book, which focus on beekeeping and other forms of animal husbandry, invite us to explore creaturely worlds beyond our own, and to recognize our kinship with other living beings.

— Richard Schiffman, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026
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

Definition of kinship

Noun

Over time, visits evolved into lasting friendships with chefs, sommeliers and restaurateurs who would later play an unexpected role in his wine journey.

— Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Detectives received an early tip that Velasquez’s husband may have been jealous of the women’s close friendship, but the couple did not respond to requests to speak with investigators at the time, and the motive remains unclear, police said.

— Star-Telegram staff. Produced with AI assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026

Definition of friendship

Noun

Toastique was founded in 2018 by Brianna Keefe, a former college athlete whose love for juicing, smoothies and health food turned into a dream of opening a health cafe.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
But that capacity to feel deeply, especially when that feeling is the heart-wrenching universal antic that is love, brings with it some degree of suffering.

— Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026