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 day after the filming, LaBella also contacted the intimacy coordinator and told her about what happened, according to the lawsuit.
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Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 28 May 2025
Just be sure to manage your expectations and laugh at any aborted attempts at intimacy.
—Monica Corcoran Harel, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
Over time, this cycle can create the illusion that conflict is the gateway to intimacy.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
The intimacy coordinator would come over with an iPad and flip through new positions.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 19 May 2025
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Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 28 May 2025
Just be sure to manage your expectations and laugh at any aborted attempts at intimacy.
—Monica Corcoran Harel, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
Over time, this cycle can create the illusion that conflict is the gateway to intimacy.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
The intimacy coordinator would come over with an iPad and flip through new positions.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intimacy
Noun
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The app design is also more reminiscent of Chinese platforms like Alibaba than American alternatives, Feng said, which can provide a sense of familiarity.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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The air of familiarity goes a long way in establishing a new story and avoiding a wash, rinse and repeat cycle involving any stories or other characters from The Karate Kid movies and Cobra Kai.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Made from a blend of polyester and nylon, the bag is water repellent and will keep their belongings dry—rain, snow, or shine.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
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According to the page, Joss had lost all of his belongings in the fire, including his vehicle.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 June 2025
Noun
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In October 2020, Maje was sentenced to 22 years in prison for murder with the aggravating circumstance of kinship.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Instead of kinship, audiences are likely to feel confusion, as Mahnaz behaves in increasingly self-destructive, irrational ways en route to an ending that provides relief, but no real resolution.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Researchers also found that having strong friendships or being part of a close group is associated with higher rates of breakups.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Here’s to the end of a wild ride—and the beginning of friendships and lessons that will last a lifetime.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
27 May 2025
Noun
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This kind of love showed me there’s still hope and joy worth standing up for, calling out for, loudly, even, worth creating for.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
6 June 2025
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Stamos starred as Uncle Jesse for all eight seasons of the original run of Full House, and was joined by Loughlin as his love interest, Aunt Becky, in season two.—
Mekishana Pierre Published,
EW.com,
6 June 2025
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“Intimacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intimacy. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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