1
as in close
closely acquainted
intimate friends who can practically finish each other's sentences
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2
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
Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 31 July 2025
But beneath the statistics lies something more intimate: a quiet grief.
—Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2025
Caitlyn Martyn
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Blundy, the Australian billionaire, has a history in the intimates business and has recently purchased another lingerie brand.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 28 June 2025
Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 2 May 2025
This is unlikely, given that administration officials have intimated that negotiation will be possible.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Through eloquent prose and whispered secrets, the pair strike up a friendship which becomes something much more intimate throughout the war.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 31 July 2025
But beneath the statistics lies something more intimate: a quiet grief.
—Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2025
Noun
With discounts on women’s apparel from versatile workout gear to breezy sundresses and comfy intimates, these deals are too good to miss.
—Caitlyn Martyn
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Blundy, the Australian billionaire, has a history in the intimates business and has recently purchased another lingerie brand.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 28 June 2025
Verb
Filmmakers have always been willing participants in the process, from concert movies to intimate documentaries to glossy biopics.
—Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 2 May 2025
This is unlikely, given that administration officials have intimated that negotiation will be possible.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intimate
Adjective
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With the calendar officially flipped to August, the Miami Herald is counting down 30 of the most important players on the Hurricanes’ roster, one per day leading up to the season opener, to provide a closer look at the team heading into coach Mario Cristobal’s fourth season.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
3 Aug. 2025
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Moussa Mara, Mali's former prime minister, was detained pending trial over expressing compassion on X for people jailed for their political beliefs, said Abdoulaye Yaro, a close associate.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Annual recurring revenue jumped to $13 billion, up from $10 billion in June, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss confidential financial information, and is projected to top $20 billion by year-end.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
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The complaint seeks damages and compensation for legal fees and that the trade secrets and other confidential information be returned to Arhaus.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
31 July 2025
Noun
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But this past January a friend alerted Hawla that the D.C. Council was hosting a public hearing on the issue.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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Monroe, a personal friend of Van Doren’s, died in 1962.—
Rance Collins,
IndieWire,
28 July 2025
Verb
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The Main State Fire Marshal is still investigating the incident, but initial findings indicate liquid propane gas was seemingly leaking into and beneath the camper prior to the incident, according to fire officials.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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This indicates that Comcast may also encounter ongoing challenges.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Once the Waymo arrives, riders will be able to unlock the vehicle, open the trunk and start the trip, all from their familiar Uber app.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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And which familiar voices will play its ensemble of cops, crooks, and citizens?—
EW.com,
EW.com,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Spelman will be cremated in a private ceremony Thursday, his family said.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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In the social media post, the private university in La Crosse said the public can help by joining the search and sharing posts on social media.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Allen Covert, a college buddy, appears alongside Adam, kicking off a long history of collaboration.—
Jesse David Fox,
Vulture,
30 July 2025
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Dog and cat parents may glean benefits beyond a cuddle buddy.—
Helen Carefoot,
Verywell Health,
29 July 2025
Verb
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Shares have surged 29% this year, but the investment bank’s target price implies the stock could rally another 11% from current levels.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
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Some reported activities of these Chinese vessels, including those around oil and gas exploration areas, imply a commercial purposes that would require coastal states to grant research permissions.—
Jill Goldenziel,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Intimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intimate. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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