closeness

noun

Definition of closenessnext
1
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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2
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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3
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closeness
  1. secrecy
  2. economy
  3. accuracy
  4. intimacy
  5. proximity
  6. precision
  7. familiarity
  8. attention
Noun
  • The Importance of Pay Transparency in the Civilian Sector While legislation promoting pay transparency continues to expand throughout the U.S., some organizations still maintain pay secrecy.
    Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • After a series of Miami Herald exposés — probing his secrecy involving travel itineraries, law clients, side jobs, expensive gifts and advocacy on behalf of the Saudi regime — Mayor Francis Suarez, son of a former mayor, is facing calls to resign.
    Susan Merriam, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of secrecy
Noun
  • Zoom in: Cleveland has several major projects designed to improve the city's economy over the next decade, including the Bedrock Riverfront Plan, Lakefront Master Plan and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame expansion.
    Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Inflation has been arguably the most important subject surrounding the U.S. economy for four years, not only impacting consumers’ wallets but also policy, as the Fed hiked interest rates to their highest level since the mid-2000s, making borrowing from mortgages to corporate loans more expensive.
    Derek Saul, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of economy
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  • Madhavan plays Radhe Mohan Sharma, whose simple quest for accounting accuracy pits him against influential banker Micky Mehta (Mukesh) in an escalating battle for justice.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The government has pressured universities, banks and other institutions in mainland China and Hong Kong to make sure that their economists do not question the accuracy of government statistics.
    Keith Bradsher, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of accuracy
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  • Edging, the practice of building up to orgasm and then pausing, is becoming super popular as a way to heighten intimacy and deepen pleasure.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 7 Jan. 2025
  • It's characterized by trust, resilience, high self-esteem, and comfort with intimacy.
    Christin Perry, Parents, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of intimacy
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  • The Tiers As always, each prospect pool ranking is broken down into team-specific tiers in order to give you a better sense of the proximity from one player — or group of players — to the next.
    Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Multiple mountain ranges that demarcate the disparate communities of Los Angeles County create picturesque settings for homes—in dangerous proximity to scrub that is prone to catching fire.
    Andrew Moseman, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of proximity
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  • Investors who tap into niche trends and leverage advanced data analysis will pinpoint motivated sellers with precision.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The Industrial styles take cues from natural weathering and precision, calling to mind a revolutionary period defined by innovation, growth, and transformation.
    Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of precision
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  • At the very least, online learning presents a free opportunity to expand your familiarity with the tech around AI.
    Chris Westfall, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Although Keene was mostly a backup during Lindsey’s year at UCF, his familiarity with Michigan’s new offensive coordinator was another selling point when Michigan was looking for a quarterback in the transfer portal.
    Austin Meek, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of familiarity
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  • Quarterback Matthew Stafford said that the Vikings were receiving the Rams’ full attention while the Rams were at the team’s facility in Woodland Hills.
    Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The legal battle over TikTok has attracted unusual attention due to its political and cultural significance.
    Nik Popli, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of attention
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closeness

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