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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Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
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—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The mom of three, 43, spoke with guest co-host Olivia Munn, 44, on an episode of Today with Jenna & Friends about a recent headline that suggested Maury Povich and his wife Connie Chung schedule intimacy with each other on the weekends.
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Even if these next steps don’t seem like a drastic transition to you, the sheer concept of rigid labels can feel like a pressure point to others—one that comes with more expectations, responsibility, and a level of intimacy that can be intimidating for some.
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Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
People with avoidant attachment strongly prioritize independence and may struggle with emotional intimacy.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The mom of three, 43, spoke with guest co-host Olivia Munn, 44, on an episode of Today with Jenna & Friends about a recent headline that suggested Maury Povich and his wife Connie Chung schedule intimacy with each other on the weekends.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Even if these next steps don’t seem like a drastic transition to you, the sheer concept of rigid labels can feel like a pressure point to others—one that comes with more expectations, responsibility, and a level of intimacy that can be intimidating for some.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 31 Mar. 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 26 Apr. 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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