nearness

noun

Definition of nearnessnext
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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  1. intimacy
  2. proximity
  3. familiarity
  4. belonging
  5. kinship
Noun
  • Edging, the practice of building up to orgasm and then pausing, is becoming super popular as a way to heighten intimacy and deepen pleasure.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Otherwise, expect men to be bad at intimacy when mediated through virtual reality, telepathy, and whatever else comes next.
    Matthew Schnipper, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of intimacy
Noun
  • Ramona’s proximity to the Cleveland National Forest provides outdoor enthusiasts with hiking, foraging and wildlife opportunities, further enhancing the town’s appeal to nature lovers.
    Meghan Bernd, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Multiple mountain ranges that demarcate the disparate communities of Los Angeles County create picturesque settings for homes—in dangerous proximity to scrub that is prone to catching fire.
    Andrew Moseman, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of proximity
Noun
  • Now, that familiarity with volleyball is serving a new purpose — serving, get it?
    Sam Corbin, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
  • At the very least, online learning presents a free opportunity to expand your familiarity with the tech around AI.
    Chris Westfall, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of familiarity
Noun
  • The Sys weren’t interested in walking five miles through burning hills to their home, and then five miles back with their belongings.
    Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Players packed their belongings and worked with the team’s equipment staff on shipping them.
    Adam Jahns, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of belonging
Noun
  • The results of the team's analysis revealed that all six individuals were biologically related, with varying degrees of kinship, in a family tree spanning at least four generations.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
  • If his passions remain separate, a kinship with skilled tradespeople, with people who physically make and do, runs deep.
    Rachel Kushner, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of kinship
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