1
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nearness
Noun
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From accusations over blackface to debates over artificial intelligence and the role of intimacy coordinators, this year's Oscars have sparked widespread conversations inside and outside Hollywood.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025 -
Instead, Baker and his partner Quan worked as the intimacy coordinators on the set.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This was under the proximity section of the page and Apple thanked them for furthering the understanding of potential issues with hacked devices on other platforms.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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In addition to the proximity of their restaurants and their sassy couch poses, Ramsay and Vanderpump have also shared the small screen.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Reese also had the opportunity to build familiarity with two new teammates through Unrivaled — guards Ariel Atkins and Courtney Vandersloot.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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In contrast, new jobs are emerging that require familiarity with AI tools, automation software, or digital platforms.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But amid their fight on the night of her death, Rodriguez began packing up her belongings to move out, a witness testified.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
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It’s made from a polyester material that’s water-repellent to help protect your belongings and is expandable up to an additional two inches to fit even more of your vacation outfits.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Unable to fully process the pangs of rejection, Buck decides to write a play based on their early kinship and enlists the help of Beverly (Lupe Ontiveros) to stage the production at a local community theater in order to win Chuck’s affection.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
6 Mar. 2025
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The obsession with lineage is at odds with the solidarity of the Middle Passage, which created new forms of kinship.—
Julian Lucas,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Nearness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearness. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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