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as in close
closely acquainted
intimate friends who can practically finish each other's sentences
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2
as in confidential
not known or meant to be known by the general populace
they trusted each other enough to share intimate thoughts
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as in friend
a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another
usually quite aloof in public, he's actually very relaxed with his intimates
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as in to indicate
to convey an idea indirectly
trying to intimate that there was more going on than anyone knew
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Recent Examples of intimate
Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 7 July 2025
Those interviews and documents showed how offenders of intimate partner violence may not only abuse or even kill their significant other but also irrevocably harm others in their proximity.
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—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 7 July 2025
Alexandra Pastore, Footwear News, 11 Apr. 2025
Retailers, including intimates brand Bare Necessities, mattress maker Saatva and furniture retail Raymour & Flanigan, have used the tariff disruption as a way to encourage customers to buy now.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 28 May 2025
No one knows whether the next news cycle will bring reports of a new tariff threat or a new trade deal, though the president and his cabinet have intimated that agreements with allies—and even a truce with China—could be imminent.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 7 May 2025
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Adjective
In the pictures, the pair enjoy an intimate moment on a bench overlooking the water, embracing and giggling.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 7 July 2025
Those interviews and documents showed how offenders of intimate partner violence may not only abuse or even kill their significant other but also irrevocably harm others in their proximity.
Click or tap here to learn more.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 7 July 2025
Noun
Having spent years growing global brand revenue across fast-growing start-ups and a few U.S. Fortune 500 companies at leading advertising firms, Cherubini joined the premium intimates label with a vast knowledge for executing strong consumer-centric strategies.
—Alexandra Pastore, Footwear News, 11 Apr. 2025
Retailers, including intimates brand Bare Necessities, mattress maker Saatva and furniture retail Raymour & Flanigan, have used the tariff disruption as a way to encourage customers to buy now.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Verb
Mescudi chronicled his courtship with Ventura Fine, and intimated that Combs, in a jealous rage, had broken into his home and helped orchestrate an explosion that destroyed his Porsche.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 28 May 2025
No one knows whether the next news cycle will bring reports of a new tariff threat or a new trade deal, though the president and his cabinet have intimated that agreements with allies—and even a truce with China—could be imminent.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intimate
Adjective
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Evening operations require a delicate balance: maintaining service standards while preparing for close and keeping everyone safe.—
Elie Y. Katz,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Typically, the ring bearer is a young boy or girl and is either the couple’s own child, a relative, or a close family friend.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Thomas had been a confidential informant for the Elkhart County Drug Task Force for 10 months leading up to his shooting Aug. 19, 1998.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
3 July 2025
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Both settlement agreements are confidential and prohibit the former Bardstown students from discussing what happened.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Three years later, Goff proposed in June 2022, while on a vacation with friends and the pair announced their engagement.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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These imperfect yet perfect friends embark on an enchanting journey filled with artistry.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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So far, there's nothing to indicate any criminality Carl DeFazio, formerly of the NYPD, was brought on as the private investigator in the case.—
July 5,
CBS News,
5 July 2025
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The outpacing of expectations indicates that Rebirth may end up nabbing a $145 million opening in the US.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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Managers saw themselves as solving the equivalent of familiar jigsaw puzzles.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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The whole first half of the season saw Hamilton struggle to adapt to the Italian race car, and Silverstone was another chapter in a familiar story.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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In recent months, Trump has made selective public appearances that reflect her private, lowkey nature.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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But Bondi and Bongino had a contentious exchange the following day at the White House, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a private conversation.—
Eric Tucker,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Apartments don't last forever, but friendships can in the 2025 buddy comedy One of Them Days.—
Sophie Dodd,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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When Cameron came down with Covid in 2022 and had to miss a couple of shows, Pearl Jam turned to original drummer Dave Krusen, multi-instrumentalist Josh Klinghoffer, and longtime band buddy Richard Stuverud to play in his absence.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
8 July 2025
Verb
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In other words, the agency implied that two provisions of the budget bill reduce taxes for seniors, when in fact there’s only one.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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Later, it’s implied that the actual kidnapper was Manon, who has the same tattoo.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
9 July 2025
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“Intimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intimate. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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