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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Her work often explores intimacy, connection, and the body’s relationship to nature.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
24 June 2025 -
This divide not only exposed the contrasting nature of the two events but also underscored the broader segmentation within the creator economy itself: scale vs. intimacy, polish vs. presence, spectacle vs. spontaneity.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Noun
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 June 2025
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They are ordered most likely to least likely based on their proximity to the center of the auroral oval and how much of each state is within or near the view line.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Monterrey has Ramos, while Miami, of course, has its quartet of ex-Barcelona standouts led by Lionel Messi. Ramos, like his ex-PSG teammate Messi, has plenty of familiarity with his club’s European round-of-16 opponent.—
Austin Green,
New York Times,
25 June 2025
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The attack didn't just exploit a vulnerability in macOS, but also your familiarity with verification flows.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Social media has featured images of men walking with bags of their belongings — everyday items like blankets and kitchenware.—
Ruchi Kumar,
NPR,
28 June 2025
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Among the belongings are Gi-hun's tracksuit marked by his player number, 456, and a gold debit card, presumably with the remainder of his winnings from his first time in the games.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
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An important aspect of the kinship between Irish and Black American culture is the spirit of subversion and play that arises because of this simultaneous dependence and antagonism.—
Benjamin Hale
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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So, what’s the cultural and musical kinship between Euro (and Italo) Disco and Quebec?—
Angelica Frey,
JSTOR Daily,
16 June 2025
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“Nearness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearness. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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