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as in intimacy
the state of being in a very personal or private relationship
my cousin and I have lost that nearness we had when we were kids
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as in proximity
the state or condition of being near
our nearness to the theme park has made us beloved by relatives from all over the country
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Recent Examples of nearness
The nearness of the zealous asteroid Eris in Aries adds a touch of drama and intensity to the cosmic atmosphere.
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Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
10 June 2026
City officials say the project is complicated because of the nearness of the freeway and the Los Angeles River.
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Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
That tension—between nearness and distance, inside and outside—defines the film’s structure and tone.
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Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2026
The nearness of bees, and of other things that agitate most people, calms me.
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Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
Overstating the nearness of human-level intelligence or ignoring ethical, safety, and energy concerns erodes trust and triggers backlash.
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Paulo Carvão,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
10 June 2026
City officials say the project is complicated because of the nearness of the freeway and the Los Angeles River.
—
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
That tension—between nearness and distance, inside and outside—defines the film’s structure and tone.
—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2026
The nearness of bees, and of other things that agitate most people, calms me.
—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
Overstating the nearness of human-level intelligence or ignoring ethical, safety, and energy concerns erodes trust and triggers backlash.
—
Paulo Carvão,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nearness
Noun
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The transition through the seasons, conveyed through sound and gestures, and the direct interaction between models and guests created a rare sense of intimacy — something that feels increasingly relevant today.
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There is an intimacy, of course, with these two characters.
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Studies reveal a growing 'proximity bias,' where in-office employees are more likely to receive promotions and recognition, with career prospects for remote workers declining.
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.
Noun
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Whatever people do with it, retirement should allow continuing some elements of old patterns in new forms, since continuity and familiarity matter.
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In positions that require process discipline, communication skills, customer interaction, or familiarity with internal systems, that instability can affect performance in ways that are not always immediately visible.
Noun
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Speaking of unexpected spills, the Jarlink 18-pack Waterproof Zipper Bags offer peace of mind on the go, helping ensure that any liquids stay securely contained and don’t leak onto your belongings.
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But America's greatest challenge at 250 may be a recession of trust, truth, belonging, and civic confidence.
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Raise the Future offers Family Support Services for foster, kinship and adoptive families.
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Two New Yorkers from the boroughs who shared the kinship of a similar background.
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“Nearness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearness. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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