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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These digital archives, and the strange intimacy that produces them, are the subject of Searches, a new essay collection by the novelist and journalist Vauhini Vara.—
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
Noun
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Chicharito also benefitted from his market placement in LA, in his case mainly due to the proximity to an adoring Mexican fanbase throughout Southern California.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Newcomers to Congress and business-world mainstays are planting roots in proximity to the nation’s great halls of power, too.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There is some familiarity between Iamaleava’s family and UCLA.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Plus, the Broncos have a ton of familiarity with him.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Those who have been separated from their belongings during the shooting will have the opportunity to retrieve them at a later date.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Stay up-to-date with local forecasts, secure any outdoor belongings and keep informed about outages that may impact your account.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Another is that Brazil spent years playing friendlies all over the globe, prioritising revenue over kinship.—
Jack Lang,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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David Lowery takes the few elements that worked—mainly the special kinship between a boy and a dragon—and injects his own unique vision into the proceedings.—
Barry Levitt,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Nearness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearness. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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