as in friends
a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another
usually quite aloof in public, he's actually very relaxed with his intimates
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as in implies
to convey an idea indirectly
trying to intimate that there was more going on than anyone knew
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Recent Examples of intimates
Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 28 May 2026
The three smaller top drawers are ideal for intimates, socks, and other small items, while the full-sized drawers hold bulkier pieces like denim and T-shirts.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Juicy Couture started in 1997 as a casual lifestyle brand and spans women’s, girls, babies, handbags, shoes, intimates, swimwear and accessories and jewelry.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Echavarría noted that Colombia excels in categories such as sportswear, swimwear, intimates and uniforms.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Feb. 2026
Joanna Griffiths has experimented with executive coaches for years to help her work through challenges in leading $400 million intimates company Knix.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
People often think of intimates as gifts only for partners, but good underwear like the bra and panty sets from Iteration made from Tencel Modal can really make a difference on a long travel day.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 29 Jan. 2026
The founder of the intimates and shapewear brand shared a few snaps of a fun, flirty look on Instagram on January 28.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Malia Griggs, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2025
What Zagajewski had in mind, perhaps, is the encomium, praise as a classical enterprise—the verb alone intimates the mode of speech at the heart of the ancient quarrel between poetry and philosophy itself, tracing back to Plato and before.
—Elaine L. Wang
september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
Meanwhile, sales at its intimates brand Aerie spiked during the quarter.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 28 May 2026
The three smaller top drawers are ideal for intimates, socks, and other small items, while the full-sized drawers hold bulkier pieces like denim and T-shirts.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Juicy Couture started in 1997 as a casual lifestyle brand and spans women’s, girls, babies, handbags, shoes, intimates, swimwear and accessories and jewelry.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Echavarría noted that Colombia excels in categories such as sportswear, swimwear, intimates and uniforms.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Feb. 2026
Joanna Griffiths has experimented with executive coaches for years to help her work through challenges in leading $400 million intimates company Knix.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
People often think of intimates as gifts only for partners, but good underwear like the bra and panty sets from Iteration made from Tencel Modal can really make a difference on a long travel day.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 29 Jan. 2026
The founder of the intimates and shapewear brand shared a few snaps of a fun, flirty look on Instagram on January 28.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
Beyond denim, Abercrombie is known for its range of basics, as well as its lounge, active, and intimates label, Aerie.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2025
What Zagajewski had in mind, perhaps, is the encomium, praise as a classical enterprise—the verb alone intimates the mode of speech at the heart of the ancient quarrel between poetry and philosophy itself, tracing back to Plato and before.
—Elaine L. Wang
september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intimates
Noun
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Meanwhile, their friends are also navigating the ups and downs of love and friendship, confronting the bittersweet challenges of growing up and moving on.—
Rich Heldenfels,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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With so many of his friends and rivals stuck on shore, Botin acknowledged his lead in the standings didn’t give him the usual sense of satisfaction.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
Verb
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As the title implies, the show trumpets the artist’s idiosyncrasy, which feels ever more at odds with the cultural moment.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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That implies little upside for this now-$312 stock, which hasn’t had a down week since March 20.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
Noun
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That begins with Singleton and Strnad, two veteran buddies who’ve been handsomely rewarded for their efforts and will now be tasked with rewarding the organization’s faith.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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The family said Momo and Rylan are buddies, and sometimes when Rylan is feeling upset or sick, Momo provides comfort.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The fossil is only made up of a few bones, but the length indicates that the dinosaur was likely a flier, said Steve Brusatte, a professor of paleontology and evolution at Scotland’s University of Edinburgh.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Vinh suggested that the Broadcom reversal indicates that market expectations have caught up with the chip sector run.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Noun
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The search of the office in central Madrid is another blow to the party of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, whose Socialists have been hammered by a series of corruption scandals to his some of its leader's closest confidants, his wife and brother and the previous Socialist to hold his office.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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Audience members become scene partners, confidants and, at times, emotional anchors — a structure that demands a level of presence few actors could sustain, but one Radcliffe makes feel effortless.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
Verb
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And with the Dolphins rebuilding, logic hints that the player with upside will eventually be favored.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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The small amount of data also hints that the drug is effective.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Saturday’s forecast suggests around a 50% chance of rain in the vicinity of the cave system, as Laos enters its annual rainy season.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Research suggests wildfire mitigation work pays off.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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“Intimates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intimates. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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