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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This imbalance can create tension, diminish intimacy and leave one person feeling overly responsible while the other becomes increasingly dependent.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
Speaking of passion and romance, electric Uranus will station direct on Jan. 30, bringing momentum to your eighth house of intimacy, shared resources and emotional bonds — your approach to personal and professional connections is changing significantly.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
Navigating Challenges For all the newness in retirement sexuality, aging inevitably brings physical challenges that can affect intimacy.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
The relationship enters into a whole new level of intimacy.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 18 Jan. 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
Speaking of passion and romance, electric Uranus will station direct on Jan. 30, bringing momentum to your eighth house of intimacy, shared resources and emotional bonds — your approach to personal and professional connections is changing significantly.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
Navigating Challenges For all the newness in retirement sexuality, aging inevitably brings physical challenges that can affect intimacy.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
The relationship enters into a whole new level of intimacy.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 18 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for intimacy
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“Intimacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intimacy. Accessed 22 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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