1
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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2
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 Synonyms for nearness
Noun
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Ruins follows a couple whose affair with a young Greek woman over the course of a summer in Athens threatens to crack their relationship open in a story about privilege and power, desire and intimacy.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
12 June 2025 -
And how does looking for love affect someone’s idea of intimacy when it’s reduced to a transaction?—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2025
Noun
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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That’s life, and that something that also drove our artistic choices to a heartwarming visual style, retaining proximity with our main character throughout her ups and downs that also manifest in the film’s palette.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Though he’s been working in omnivore restaurants, Castellón is himself a vegan and now uses his familiarity with live fire cooking to coax the produce that is the centerpiece of the menu to its peak potential.—
Candice Woo,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2025
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In addition to familiarity with multiple Ducks from his Rangers tenure, Kreider has become close with Trevor Zegras during the latter’s ascent from amateur player to NHL lottery pick.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Made from a blend of polyester and nylon, the bag is water repellent and will keep their belongings dry—rain, snow, or shine.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
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According to the page, Joss had lost all of his belongings in the fire, including his vehicle.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Barr found no kinship with the fellow female comedian.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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But this kinship with the ocean has also made the Philippines acutely vulnerable to the extreme weather that is becoming both more fierce and frequent.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
5 June 2025
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“Nearness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearness. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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