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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 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.
—Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
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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Michael's version offers intimacy and protection, whereas Swift's version turns the phrase on its head in a story of betrayal.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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As the journey progresses and an unexpected intimacy develops between them, Veneno’s past resurfaces, threatening both their lives.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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If the site was to be pursued for a data center, the location’s proximity to fresh water is also ideal — data centers need cooling methods to prevent overheating, and Lake Michigan is a good source if used responsibly, Wilson said.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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However, Sleepy Hollow also makes a great weekend getaway any time of year, especially considering its proximity to New York City.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Dolphins also have plenty of familiarity with Wilson, who spent the 2023 and 2024 seasons in Miami.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Tocchet then touched on that familiarity to explain his logic.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Etronik weekender, for example, comes with a bottom zippered shoe compartment, which is ideal for packing away clunky pairs of shoes or any other belongings that don’t fit in your carry-on.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Rocha’s cellmate packed his belongings for him, detention officer Garrett Taylor said on the witness stand.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That may come from kinship, ownership of assets or government programs that effect such transfers.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
28 Sep. 2025
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About four months after Auditor Allison Ball sued Beshear's administration over its failure to implement a bill concerning kinship care, a Frankfort judge has tossed out the lawsuit.—
Lucas Aulbach,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Nearness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearness. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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