closeness

noun

Definition of closenessnext
1
as in secrecy
the practice or habit of keeping secrets or keeping one's affairs secret we tried to penetrate her strange closeness about her domestic life

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2
as in economy
the quality or practice of being overly sparing with money rebelled against his parents' closeness with his allowance

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3
as in accuracy
the quality or state of being very accurate the body was too decomposed to estimate the time of death with any great closeness

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as in intimacy
the state of being in a very personal or private relationship the closeness of their relationship was a matter of intense speculation among their coworkers

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as in proximity
the state or condition of being near we were surprised by the closeness of everything to our downtown loft

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as in carefulness
strict attentiveness to what one is doing how much you get out of the sermon will depend on the closeness with which you listen to it

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closeness
  1. secrecy
  2. economy
  3. accuracy
  4. intimacy
  5. proximity
  6. precision
  7. familiarity
  8. attention
Noun
  • In this instance, a photographer snapped a picture while the plane was being moved in nighttime secrecy.
    — Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The French military official spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity to discuss the blueprint for the force that is shrouded in secrecy and the Paris talks that will consider it.
    — arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of secrecy
Noun
  • With budget cuts looming, the VTC is imploring local businesses, community partners and donors to invest in workforce development and help shape the future of Baltimore’s economy.
    — Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Tren de Aragua originated in an infamously lawless prison in the central state of Aragua and accompanied an exodus of millions of Venezuelans, the overwhelming majority of whom were seeking better living conditions after their nation’s economy came undone last decade.
    — Elliot Spagat, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of economy
Noun
  • Census and Socioeconomic Data: The accuracy of datasets used for policymaking, including housing, labor, and economic inequality, may be undermined through changes in methodology or funding cuts.
    — Monica Sanders, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
  • To combat that evidence, his defense team has repeatedly questioned the use, legality and accuracy of the DNA testing done in each step of the process.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of accuracy
Noun
  • Instead, Baker and his partner Quan worked as the intimacy coordinators on the set.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Mar. 2025
  • From accusations over blackface to debates over artificial intelligence and the role of intimacy coordinators, this year's Oscars have sparked widespread conversations inside and outside Hollywood.
    — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
Definition of intimacy
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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
  • 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
Definition of proximity
Noun
  • And Consistency Human error is inevitable, but AI agents are capable of reducing this error by executing tasks with precision.
    — Vamsi Gosu, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • How a 30-year-old singer, born in Argentina and raised in Spain, manages to channel the smoldering melodrama of Latin music’s golden era with such uncanny precision remains a bit of a mystery.
    — Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of precision
Noun
  • Reese also had the opportunity to build familiarity with two new teammates through Unrivaled — guards Ariel Atkins and Courtney Vandersloot.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
  • In contrast, new jobs are emerging that require familiarity with AI tools, automation software, or digital platforms.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Definition of familiarity
Noun
  • Flares were used to capture the pilot's attention as NORAD's F-16 jets escorted the aircraft away from the area.
    — William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
  • The Red Storm, an afterthought for so long, are now receiving attention in New York City and beyond.
    — Tim Casey, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of attention
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