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
For those who value the intimacy of small ships but want the adventure of ocean cruising, destinations include the South Pacific, Alaska, Asia, and Europe.
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Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
This is about modern intimacy—and modern conflict—happening in six-inch rectangles.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 18 May 2026
Spoilers ahead for an uncomfortable development that happens partway through the first act: Jason begins making out with the underage Phoebe, and further escalation seems likely until Evie walks in on them (intimacy design by Lucy Carapetyan).
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Oscar-winning actress Juliette Binoche says intimacy coordinators are not the sole component prerequisite for a good performance.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 11 May 2026
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Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
This is about modern intimacy—and modern conflict—happening in six-inch rectangles.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 18 May 2026
Spoilers ahead for an uncomfortable development that happens partway through the first act: Jason begins making out with the underage Phoebe, and further escalation seems likely until Evie walks in on them (intimacy design by Lucy Carapetyan).
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Oscar-winning actress Juliette Binoche says intimacy coordinators are not the sole component prerequisite for a good performance.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intimacy
Noun
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That familiarity flows back to you as a cleaner deal, a faster close, and a stronger final number.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Digital fabrication has traditionally required a combination of technical skills, design knowledge and familiarity with specialized software.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 May 2026
Noun
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The people whose few belongings were being arbitrarily picked up and thrown by a crane into the trash were not harassing staff.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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That gap between staying and belonging is where identity erosion accelerates fastest.—
Juliette Han,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Indigenous citizens of many distinct nations, too, crafted a relatively expansive vision of unity, one nurtured by kinship, diplomacy, and religion.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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So the majority of kinship families form on their own without any government intervention.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Navigate the shifting dynamics in both friendships and relationships during the Libra moon.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
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At the heart of this very British invasion’s appeal, beyond the revelatory historical detail and sharp insights, is the friendship and repartee between the two hosts.—
Sean Woods,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2026
Noun
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But Niurka Escobar, his stay-at-home mother, helped nurture his love for the game.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The collaboration is their mutual love letter to growing up in post-war Britain without a lot of privilege but with a lot of help from their school buddies.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 May 2026
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“Intimacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intimacy. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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