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as in close
closely acquainted
intimate friends who can practically finish each other's sentences
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as in confidential
not known or meant to be known by the general populace
they trusted each other enough to share intimate thoughts
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as in friend
a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another
usually quite aloof in public, he's actually very relaxed with his intimates
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as in to indicate
to convey an idea indirectly
trying to intimate that there was more going on than anyone knew
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Recent Examples of intimate
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
While there’s no official Malt Row tour, the Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce hosts recurring Hoppy Hours, an intimate tasting and learning series, and each summer, the Ravenswood on Tap festival spills into the streets (July 18–19 this year).
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Midwest Living,
1 July 2026
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
Juicy Couture started in 1997 as a casual lifestyle brand and spans women’s, girls, babies, handbags, shoes, intimates, swimwear and accessories and jewelry.
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Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
Such extended technical exposition might well try the patience of a reader eager to learn the fate of Paul, whom, as the narrator intimates early on, Norman could not ultimately save from self-destruction.
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Literary Hub,
13 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Rumors have ranged from a small, fairytale wedding at her house in Rhode Island to an intimate New York City celebration with no plus-ones before the Garden buzz took center stage.
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Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
While there’s no official Malt Row tour, the Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce hosts recurring Hoppy Hours, an intimate tasting and learning series, and each summer, the Ravenswood on Tap festival spills into the streets (July 18–19 this year).
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Midwest Living,
1 July 2026
Noun
The three smaller top drawers are ideal for intimates, socks, and other small items, while the full-sized drawers hold bulkier pieces like denim and T-shirts.
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Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
Juicy Couture started in 1997 as a casual lifestyle brand and spans women’s, girls, babies, handbags, shoes, intimates, swimwear and accessories and jewelry.
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Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
Verb
Officials have intimated that this week’s discussions, slated for Thursday and Friday, will center on solidifying trade terms between the two countries.
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Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
Such extended technical exposition might well try the patience of a reader eager to learn the fate of Paul, whom, as the narrator intimates early on, Norman could not ultimately save from self-destruction.
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Literary Hub,
13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intimate
Adjective
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With the wrap in front of you, fold up the edge closest to you.
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Because wells in the region are large and close to one another, restarting production will require significant coordination across companies and countries to ensure consistent pressure across multiple wells.
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All calls are toll-free and confidential.
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All calls will be kept confidential.
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Take a friend and have that person take a cell phone so that person can call 911 for help.
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In that episode, lone wolf Gibbs got a new special friend, an adorable dog.
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It is stored in an inactive form in cells such as the liver, spleen, bone marrow, and immune system—acting as the body’s reserve bank, indicating how much iron is available for future use.
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An original call for service indicated that suspects pulled up to a CBS media vehicle and began shouting racial obscenities at a CBS cameraman who is Black, a law enforcement source said.
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Unlike scenic destinations that become part of a wedding backdrop, Walshe said Madison Square Garden presents the opposite challenge because designers would first have to erase the venue's familiar arena feel before creating something entirely new.
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From there, Florida's history followed the path more familiar to Americans, eventually becoming the 27th state in 1845.
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Rodríguez also said the country’s entire public and private healthcare network had been activated to treat the injured, urging doctors, nurses and other medical personnel to report immediately to their workplaces.
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Delta Air Lines is metro Atlanta's largest private employer.
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How to keep your best buddy safe and calm during the next several days.
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Founder Todd Graves commissioned the mural by his buddy Brody to celebrate his Times Square location’s third anniversary.
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Barclays in June raised its year-end target for the S&P 500 to 7,800 – implying a gain of 4% across the next six months.
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Many modern brides now wear different outfits for the ceremony and reception, and reporting from Page Six implies that Swift will follow suit.
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“Intimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intimate. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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