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
Across two nights and four shows in LA, Duckwrth elevated the intimacy even further, bringing out collaborators like Jordan Ward, Tanerélle, and GAWD.
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Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Not in some flashy way, but in a manner that enhances the fundamental intimacy of the piece.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Even if your textures and materials are harsh—metals, straight lines, a neutral color palette—incorporating the right light fixtures can instantly create intimacy.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Jan. 2026
Over time, meaningful experiences, personal disclosures and authentic conversations create closeness and intimacy.
—Dr. Cortney Warren, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2026
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Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Not in some flashy way, but in a manner that enhances the fundamental intimacy of the piece.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Even if your textures and materials are harsh—metals, straight lines, a neutral color palette—incorporating the right light fixtures can instantly create intimacy.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Jan. 2026
Over time, meaningful experiences, personal disclosures and authentic conversations create closeness and intimacy.
—Dr. Cortney Warren, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for intimacy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intimacy
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In a dispatch from Minneapolis, chaun webster considers the strange familiarity of ICE and the limits of our language.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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There’s been turnover at the top of the NFL hierarchy this season, but there will be a dose of familiarity in Super Bowl LX.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Since the suitcase won’t be as easy to zip open, thieves will have a harder time seeing whether or not your belongings are valuable; this alone could prevent your bag from becoming a target.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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For him, an essential part of feeling a sense of belonging is reconnecting with his cultural heritage, ancient practices and ancestral energy.—
Diana Argabrite,
Mercury News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Wednesday's Child on CBS Colorado For more information about services for kinship care families or to learn more about the Heart Gallery, call Raise the Future at (303) 755-4756 or 1(800) 451-5246 or go to the Raise the Future website.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Gradually, the two men gain each other’s trust, and a largely unspoken kinship emerges between them.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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Every friendship goes through seasons.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Trevor is, of course, waiting for him there, and their friendship develops through a series of adventures that feel authentic to the characters and setting.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
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The continued success of this residency — which is the longest in Sphere history — is further proof of the undying love for the Eagles, which got their start as the backing band for Linda Ronstadt in 1971.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Four decades ago, 126 of Nan Goldin’s snapshots of love and loss became one of the most influential photo books ever made.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Intimacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intimacy. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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