as in familiarity
the state of being in a very personal or private relationship
there can be both rewards and regrets from intimacy with another person
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Recent Examples of intimacy
Okuma was also given an intimacy coordinator, even though the body on the gurney was a silicone model.
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Esther Kang, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Although the body on the hospital gurney was a silicone model, The Pitt’s production team still included an intimacy coordinator to assist with shooting.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
In recreating a public bathroom, the brand presented a commentary on intimacy and identity with an accompanying soundtrack that created a fantastic, unsettling energy.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
Instead, Baker and his partner Quan worked as the intimacy coordinators on the set.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Mar. 2025
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Esther Kang, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Although the body on the hospital gurney was a silicone model, The Pitt’s production team still included an intimacy coordinator to assist with shooting.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
In recreating a public bathroom, the brand presented a commentary on intimacy and identity with an accompanying soundtrack that created a fantastic, unsettling energy.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
Instead, Baker and his partner Quan worked as the intimacy coordinators on the set.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intimacy
Noun
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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
Noun
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Here, three Southern organizers speak to nine categories of belongings that do not belong here.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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Palestinian families who had returned to live among the ruins of the devastated neighborhood during the ceasefire once again fled, piling mattresses and belongings on donkey carts and escaping on muddy roads.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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The kinship was so vibrant that Anderson was inspired to alter the original ending of Martin’s stories.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There’s just something about this charming friendship that’s wildly heartwarming and authentic.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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LeBron James is getting candid about his friendship with Kobe Bryant.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The love letter was secreted in cardboard stuffing inside the new pair of argyle socks, which a Manhattan Supreme Court officer passed on to Mangione from his defense team ahead of his Feb. 21 court appearance.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2025
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TikTok users were quick to flood the comments with love and admiration for Park and her weens.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Intimacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intimacy. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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