as in familiarity
the state of being in a very personal or private relationship
there can be both rewards and regrets from intimacy with another person
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Recent Examples of intimacy
The earlier film was all about the ways in which love, lust, and intimacy get sublimated into the sport its main characters are obsessed with.
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Alison Willmore, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2025
Renard says Patricia's suspicions stemmed from the recent lack of intimacy in their relationship.
—Morgan Canty, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
Romantic silhouettes Soft and luxurious romance will be returning to homes with a wave of touchable fabrics, floral notes, and an emphasis on charming vignettes that create intimacy.
—Jackson Design Remodeling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
Edging, the practice of building up to orgasm and then pausing, is becoming super popular as a way to heighten intimacy and deepen pleasure.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 7 Jan. 2025
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Alison Willmore, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2025
Renard says Patricia's suspicions stemmed from the recent lack of intimacy in their relationship.
—Morgan Canty, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
Romantic silhouettes Soft and luxurious romance will be returning to homes with a wave of touchable fabrics, floral notes, and an emphasis on charming vignettes that create intimacy.
—Jackson Design Remodeling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
Edging, the practice of building up to orgasm and then pausing, is becoming super popular as a way to heighten intimacy and deepen pleasure.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 7 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for intimacy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intimacy
Noun
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Friends influence your behavior because of proximity and familiarity. 5.—
Tracy Brower,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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That gives him some familiarity with Bears general manager Ryan Poles and President/CEO Kevin Warren.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Within hours of the pardon, an account on X controlled by Mr. Ulbricht’s family posted a photograph of him leaving prison with a small plant and a sack of belongings.—
David Yaffe-Bellany,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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After the women passed away within a day of one another in 2016, their belongings—including the iconic gown—were sold at auction.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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That program helps youth who, like her, have been in alternative, foster, kinship, adoption or residential care by providing them access to with peer advocates through a partnership with YMCA Community Action Programs.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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Water signs might feel a close kinship with Moesha's half-brother Dorian, while Fire signs are most like Moesha's nemesis Alicia.—
Athena Sobhan,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Lawnmower parents may insert themselves into their child’s friendships and relationships with others and intrude on social issues without allowing the child to resolve problems independently.—
Jazmin Towe,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2025
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Filmmakers unveil their work, launch their awards campaigns and begin new friendships.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
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Reaching the remarkable age of 100 is a reflection of a life filled with wisdom, love and countless memories cherished.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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By the time the Chiefs faced the San Francisco 49ers in the 2024 Super Bowl, there was another love story at play.—
Rob Csernyik,
WIRED,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Intimacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intimacy. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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