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
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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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Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 19 Dec. 2024
That kind of intimacy could, hopefully, lead to greater empathy.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Venus in Aquarius activates your sultry eighth house of transformation and soul bonds, encouraging you to explore themes of intimacy, shared resources and emotional vulnerability.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
According to BetterHelp, platonic love is built on trust, mutual care and emotional intimacy.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Intimacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intimacy. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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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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