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as in secrecy
the practice or habit of keeping secrets or keeping one's affairs secret
we tried to penetrate her strange closeness about her domestic life
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as in economy
the quality or practice of being overly sparing with money
rebelled against his parents' closeness with his allowance
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as in accuracy
the quality or state of being very accurate
the body was too decomposed to estimate the time of death with any great closeness
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as in intimacy
the state of being in a very personal or private relationship
the closeness of their relationship was a matter of intense speculation among their coworkers
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as in proximity
the state or condition of being near
we were surprised by the closeness of everything to our downtown loft
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as in carefulness
strict attentiveness to what one is doing
how much you get out of the sermon will depend on the closeness with which you listen to it
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closeness
Noun
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The French military official spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity to discuss the blueprint for the force that is shrouded in secrecy and the Paris talks that will consider it.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
11 Mar. 2025 -
In this instance, a photographer snapped a picture while the plane was being moved in nighttime secrecy.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Questions that had long seemed resolved—about the nature of the global economy and America’s role in the world—are suddenly getting new answers.—
Edward Felsenthal,
TIME,
16 Mar. 2025
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Macroeconomic Uncertainty Last but certainly not least is the continued and apparently increasing macroeconomic uncertainty that continues to permeate the U.S. economy – and by extension – the global financial system.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Beyond accuracy and trust, AI raises deeper concerns about control over food system data.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Nonetheless, the model’s historical accuracy adds to its charm.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
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To make the actors comfortable, the showrunners brought in additional intimacy coordinators.—
Seija Rankin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Mar. 2025
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Speaking of that partnership, Paltrow shared that filming her intimate scenes with Chalamet introduced her to the concept of an intimacy coordinator — but ultimately, the duo were comfortable enough to ask their coordinator to take a step back.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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While the proximity of the proxy tree helped hugely, the process of safely shifting a tree weighing more than half a million pounds – documented in a video produced by the PGA Tour – was an eye-watering logistical challenge.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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On the streets of Moab, Utah, popular for its proximity to the amazing rock canyons and formation in the region, things aren't normal this year, writes Trevor Hughes with USA TODAY.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
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And Consistency Human error is inevitable, but AI agents are capable of reducing this error by executing tasks with precision.—
Vamsi Gosu,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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How a 30-year-old singer, born in Argentina and raised in Spain, manages to channel the smoldering melodrama of Latin music’s golden era with such uncanny precision remains a bit of a mystery.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2025
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This, in turn, leads to a workforce that embraces the opportunity to exceed expectations, going above and beyond effective workplace communication to foster an enriched communication standard of familiarity and humility.—
Edward DeAngelis,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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The right kind of education is critical in a job market where trade jobs also require familiarity with and an ability to adapt to technology.—
Allison Schrager,
Twin Cities,
19 Mar. 2025
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Flares were used to capture the pilot's attention as NORAD's F-16 jets escorted the aircraft away from the area.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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Playing strategic games like online chess demands strategic planning and focused attention.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Closeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closeness. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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