intimacy
noun
in·ti·ma·cy
ˈin-tə-mə-sē 
plural intimacies
1
: the state of being intimate : familiarity
2
: something of a personal or private nature
Examples of intimacy in a Sentence
the intimacy of old friends
the intimacy of their relationship
He felt he achieved a certain intimacy with her.
The band liked the intimacy of the nightclub.
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Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2025
As a result, true intimacy—where they are fully seen and emotionally invested—can feel unsettling.
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Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2025
As a result, true intimacy—where they are fully seen and emotionally invested—can feel unsettling.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
One of the show’s most striking elements is its balance between spectacle and intimacy.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 22 Feb. 2025
China went on to establish diplomatic ties with South Korea, and although Beijing did not break with Pyongyang, the relationship never regained the intimacy of the early Cold War, when the two fought together against the United States.
—Sergey Radchenko, Foreign Affairs, 18 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for intimacy
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“Intimacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intimacy. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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intimacy
noun
in·ti·ma·cy
ˈint-ə-mə-sē
plural intimacies
1
: the state of being intimate
2
: something of a personal or private nature
shared little intimacies in their letters
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