1
as in intimacy
the state of being in a very personal or private relationship
my cousin and I have lost that nearness we had when we were kids
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2
as in proximity
the state or condition of being near
our nearness to the theme park has made us beloved by relatives from all over the country
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nearness
Noun
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To make the actors comfortable, the showrunners brought in additional intimacy coordinators.—
Seija Rankin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Mar. 2025 -
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
Noun
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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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Because of the proximity of pets at home and the fact that the virus is shed through body fluids, including saliva, however, there is still a real transmission risk, Sykes says.—
Jude Coleman,
Scientific American,
14 Mar. 2025
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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Its snap closure ensures your belongings stay protected while on the go, and its adjustable crossbody strap can be removed, giving you two looks in one adorable bag.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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Master Lock Portable Small Lock Box $24 $20 at Amazon A portable lock box is another great way to keep your valuable belongings safe and secure during your travels.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Unable to fully process the pangs of rejection, Buck decides to write a play based on their early kinship and enlists the help of Beverly (Lupe Ontiveros) to stage the production at a local community theater in order to win Chuck’s affection.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
6 Mar. 2025
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The obsession with lineage is at odds with the solidarity of the Middle Passage, which created new forms of kinship.—
Julian Lucas,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Nearness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearness. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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