Synonyms of nearness

nearness

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intimacy
• familiarity
• belonging
• kinship
• friendship
• closeness
• love
• affection
• inseparability
• chumminess
• immediacy
• commitment
• affinity
• devotion
• faithfulness
• fidelity
• fellowship
• passion
• attachment
• fondness
• constancy
• cordiality
• mutuality
• goodwill
• amity
• devotedness
• geniality
• affability
• conviviality
• clubbiness
• cliquishness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• distance
• coldness
• coolness
• reserve
• remoteness
• aloofness

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• proximity
• immediacy
• vicinity
• contiguity
• closeness
• propinquity
• adjacency
• juxtaposition
• abutment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• distance
• remoteness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nearness

This can be blamed on the nearness of the fires (north of the Minnesota arrowhead region) and the shear number and size of fires in that area. — Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 17 July 2026

The nearness of the zealous asteroid Eris in Aries adds a touch of drama and intensity to the cosmic atmosphere. — 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