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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That proximity to real intimacy without fully succumbing to romantic feelings is so incredibly hot.—
Emily Martin,
Them,
10 Feb. 2025 -
Later on in the ceremony, Handler also offered her services as an intimacy coordinated to the cast of Wicked while standing right between Grande and her boyfriend Ethan Slater.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Dublin's growth is credited to its proximity to high-paying tech jobs, good schools, high-quality housing options, and desirable weather, according to the Dublin Chamber of Commerce.—
Anna Lynn Winfrey,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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The incinerator’s proximity—less than a mile from Miramar—raises serious concerns about air quality, environmental health, and the well-being of our residents.—
Pamella Pema Reid,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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People who work with the system have in the past been briefed that the database may be of interest to foreign intelligence agencies, said a third source who has familiarity with the system.—
Justin Elliott,
ProPublica,
7 Feb. 2025
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Anyone who has any familiarity with SEC basketball knew that would change in the second half.—
Wally Hall,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The exterior has a durable polycarbonate shell that will keep all of your belongings safe during all of your travels.—
Jordyn Burrell,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2025
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Another suggests that knights dedicated their jousting matches to a lady of the court, tying one of her belongings — like a handkerchief — to their arm as a symbol of defending her honor.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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It’s believed that these apartments were shared by those either connected through kinship or through occupation.—
Ashley Gardini,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Jan. 2025
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Previous archaeological evidence has suggested that kinship was a key factor in maintaining political authority within Moche society.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Nearness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearness. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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