as in friends
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 implies
to convey an idea indirectly
trying to intimate that there was more going on than anyone knew
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Recent Examples of intimates
Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
This collection expands the TempSync line, following the successful 2025 launch of the intimates collection, which drove over $1 million in sales during its first six weeks.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Spanx’s Cyber Monday sale, which runs through Tuesday, December 2, is packed with impressive bargains on best-selling denim, cozy loungewear, intimates, and more.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2025
Finally, a place to shop for comfy, everyday intimates that weren’t all lace and push-ups.
—Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025
The 45-year-old actress and singer posed in lingerie to announce the launch of her new line of intimates.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Malia Griggs, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2025
What Zagajewski had in mind, perhaps, is the encomium, praise as a classical enterprise—the verb alone intimates the mode of speech at the heart of the ancient quarrel between poetry and philosophy itself, tracing back to Plato and before.
—Elaine L. Wang
september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
Emily + Meritt is a 64-piece capsule that spans intimates, sleep, loungewear and accessories.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
This collection expands the TempSync line, following the successful 2025 launch of the intimates collection, which drove over $1 million in sales during its first six weeks.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Spanx’s Cyber Monday sale, which runs through Tuesday, December 2, is packed with impressive bargains on best-selling denim, cozy loungewear, intimates, and more.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2025
Finally, a place to shop for comfy, everyday intimates that weren’t all lace and push-ups.
—Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025
The 45-year-old actress and singer posed in lingerie to announce the launch of her new line of intimates.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
Beyond denim, Abercrombie is known for its range of basics, as well as its lounge, active, and intimates label, Aerie.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2025
What Zagajewski had in mind, perhaps, is the encomium, praise as a classical enterprise—the verb alone intimates the mode of speech at the heart of the ancient quarrel between poetry and philosophy itself, tracing back to Plato and before.
—Elaine L. Wang
september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intimates
Noun
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Earlier on in the season, Charles celebrated his 65th birthday, and some of his friends even bought him a set of golf clubs in hopes of encouraging him to retire.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Even my friends who are avid runners and competitive athletes—all of whom tend to splurge on the best sneakers—were converted to the AllSwifit Active5K Sneakers.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Liverpool book, King’s biography implies, was part of a painful, covert search for a different way to write.—
Christopher Tayler,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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That implies that the stock could plunge 70%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That would also certainly be one of the biggest jumps from last year, though one of Bednar’s other buddies, San Jose’s Ryan Warsofsky, might help the Sharks to an even bigger improvement.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
11 Jan. 2026
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The September mid-day heat was rising steadily, so the two buddies went back to their vehicle to rest and regroup.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Reframing boundaries as capacity management rather than a blank refusal indicates a strong self-awareness and company-forward mindset.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Data from the state's Bureau of Finance & Management indicates several months measured in FY2025 saw dips in sales and use tax growth.—
Dominik Dausch,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Regardless of my preferred preparation, my confidants advise me to go all in on the Camp Sauce.—
Matt Moore,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2026
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Since starring together in the 2014 film Selma, the two have remained close confidants.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Bittersweet Baking Chocolate As the name hints, this chocolate has some sugar added to it.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2026
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This discovery challenges how scientists think about the origins of sleep and hints that the basic machinery of sleeping brains is far older and more universal than anyone suspected.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Historical precedent suggests 18-24 months between credibility-damaging foreign policy moments and electoral materialization.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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And these bonds may slow aging, a recent study suggests.—
Hasmik Kirakosyan,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Intimates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intimates. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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