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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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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
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Noun
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The illusion of intimacy on view should have been hard to create, because Radio City is a barn.—
Helen Shaw,
The New Yorker,
31 Jan. 2025 -
Isaac is a bit underwritten, the movie rarely delving into the roots of his aversion to intimacy and romance at such a relatively young age.—
Jourdain Searles,
The Hollywood Reporter,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Greenland’s location also presents a unique economic opportunity, thanks to its proximity to Arctic shipping routes.—
Juhohn Lee,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2025
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Be aware of proximity limitations (some attractions only offer reciprocal admission to visitors who live more than 90 miles away, for example).—
Linnea Bailey,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The artist’s familiarity with architecture stems from her childhood.—
Mara Hoberman,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2025
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These are perceptive cameras that show the filmmakers’ familiarity and love for the city.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
31 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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“Nearness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearness. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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