intimacy
noun
in·ti·ma·cy
ˈin-tə-mə-sē 
plural intimacies
1
: the state of being intimate : familiarity
2
: something of a personal or private nature
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Examples of intimacy in a Sentence
the intimacy of old friends
the intimacy of their relationship
He felt he achieved a certain intimacy with her.
The band liked the intimacy of the nightclub.
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Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
The escape that physical intimacy and the act of climax provide is as fleeting as the climax itself, pushing Lee to go beyond the physical and seek out even deeper ways to connect, namely telepathy, by the film’s end.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
December begins with a new moon in Sagittarius, activating your eighth house of intimacy, shared resources and transformation.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
The cohesive look maintains an open feel while adding a touch of warmth and intimacy, making the space feel truly inviting.
—Macie Stump, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Intimacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intimacy. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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intimacy
noun
in·ti·ma·cy
ˈint-ə-mə-sē
plural intimacies
1
: the state of being intimate
2
: something of a personal or private nature
shared little intimacies in their letters
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