intimacy
noun
in·ti·ma·cy
ˈin-tə-mə-sē 
plural intimacies
1
: the state of being intimate : familiarity
2
: something of a personal or private nature
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Examples of intimacy in a Sentence
the intimacy of old friends
the intimacy of their relationship
He felt he achieved a certain intimacy with her.
The band liked the intimacy of the nightclub.
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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
As Paolo struggles to make sense of relationships characterized by both intimacy and distance, Giordano explores the challenge of finding safety in a world where disasters—from bombings to rising sea levels—proliferate.
—The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
It's characterized by trust, resilience, high self-esteem, and comfort with intimacy.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Intimacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intimacy. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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intimacy
noun
in·ti·ma·cy
ˈint-ə-mə-sē
plural intimacies
1
: the state of being intimate
2
: something of a personal or private nature
shared little intimacies in their letters
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