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as in secrecy
the practice or habit of keeping secrets or keeping one's affairs secret
we tried to penetrate her strange closeness about her domestic life
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as in economy
the quality or practice of being overly sparing with money
rebelled against his parents' closeness with his allowance
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as in accuracy
the quality or state of being very accurate
the body was too decomposed to estimate the time of death with any great closeness
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as in intimacy
the state of being in a very personal or private relationship
the closeness of their relationship was a matter of intense speculation among their coworkers
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as in proximity
the state or condition of being near
we were surprised by the closeness of everything to our downtown loft
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as in carefulness
strict attentiveness to what one is doing
how much you get out of the sermon will depend on the closeness with which you listen to it
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closeness
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The White House has never released a list of DOGE’s leadership, such as people reporting directly to Musk or Gleason, let alone a full list of staff members, adding to a culture of secrecy around DOGE and prompting news organizations to begin compiling lists on their own of dozens of staffers.—
David Ingram,
NBC News,
25 Feb. 2025 -
The College of Cardinals has been called to the Sistine Chapel to elect a new pope under a veil of secrecy.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
24 Feb. 2025
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As 2025 unfolds, the technology landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, with advancements across energy, aviation, artificial intelligence, and semiconductor manufacturing set to reshape industries and economies.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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But the underlying reason may be the same as why the government is so eager to kick officials back into action: the weak economy.—
Vivian Wang,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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According to its announcement, Gaia’s systems can finish that task in 30 seconds with 92 percent accuracy.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Feb. 2025
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Poor data quality—characterized by unstructured formats, low accuracy and insufficient meta-tagging—remains a widespread issue.—
AJ Bubb,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Its inaugural exhibition features more than 20 pieces by 19 artists, ranging from emerging to established, and explores artists’ relationship to privacy and attention through depictions of intimacy, domesticity and the art world.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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As a result, true intimacy—where they are fully seen and emotionally invested—can feel unsettling.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Context: Boston-Edison has a unique combination of historic charm, stately homes and proximity to downtown and Woodward Avenue.—
Joe Guillen,
Axios,
18 Feb. 2025
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At sufficient proximity to a star, only hot Jupiters have the mass required to retain an atmosphere—all other planets get stripped to their bare, rocky core.—
Dakotah Tyler,
Scientific American,
18 Feb. 2025
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In a field where precision can make the difference between a modest payout and a landmark settlement, AcroDocz provides a competitive edge that reshapes the way legal professionals approach case evaluation and strategy.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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In a field where precision meets purpose, leadership excellence ensures not only project success but also advances in patient care and innovation.—
Sivakumar Ramakrishnan,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Plus there is some familiarity with Binnington for Utah general manager Bill Armstrong, who spent nearly two decades with the Blues organization, including time in the front office.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Having served as Ambassador to Washington D.C., Beijing, Singapore, and the Czech republic, Jaishankar enjoys a huge comparative advantage over his global peers, because of his familiarity with the machine and machinations of modern diplomacy.—
Vasuki Shastry,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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There’s been a lot of attention this spring on the Red Sox’s uncertainty at third base.—
Chad Jennings,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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To command attention, develop a memorable visual identity, create a tone and voice that truly resonate, and ensure every interaction reflects your core values.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Closeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closeness. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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