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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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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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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
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These environmental concerns coupled Google's secrecy make Sugerman worry about how local neighbors can advocate for their communities.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
9 July 2025 -
Shroud of secrecy Even before Kohberger was named as a suspect, the murder case captured international attention despite – or perhaps fueled in part by – the heavy shroud of secrecy draped around its details.—
Sasha Pezenik,
ABC News,
4 July 2025
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But some experts say the tariffs could slow the U.S. economy and weaken the value of American exports in the short-term, including in Wisconsin.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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Development brings short-term financial gain: new housing increases property tax revenue and fuels the local economy through construction jobs and related services.—
John Emmanuel,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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Quantum computing can boost the accuracy of battery material simulations, optimize power grid flows and enhance the design of sustainable energy systems.—
Klaudia Zaika,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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An editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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All of the intimacy of that and all the majesty and complexity and contradiction and controversy of the U.S.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 July 2025
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While daunting, the intimacy of the show also fuels Isbell.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Rear cameras with proximity alerts are also optional.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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Combined with the intelligent path planning algorithm, the mower ensures precision straight-line mowing with three customizable path options to match your mowing preferences.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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Now in open beta, Intangible blends the real-time responsiveness of game engines with the cinematic precision of film production and the flexibility of generative AI.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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This familiarity bias led to a concentrated, unbalanced portfolio.—
Gianluca Sidoti,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The familiarity with the Englewood area and the people has Johnson ready to stay for a while.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
6 July 2025
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Other issues such as the Iran strike commanded far more attention.—
Karlyn Bowman,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Oftentimes, third parties have acted as vote siphons that threaten either Republican or Democratic candidates' ability to reach a majority, or have mobilized attention over voter issues.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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“Closeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closeness. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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