intimacy
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Heughan said the series, which ended this year after eight seasons, did not initially have intimacy co-ordinators and "we were very much left to our own devices".
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Heughan said the introduction of intimacy co-ordinators in later series was a "great protection" for actors.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
The resulting intimacy is appropriate for the play—and the $20 ticket price is all but unheard-of—but the sight lines can be dicey.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
There is an intimacy, of course, with these two characters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Pauline Hawthorne’s work, she learned, was known for its immediacy and its intimacy, for interrogating images of femininity and identity.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
![]()
His mind slalomed elegantly through the intimacies of his body, his marriages and his neighborhood, but never through ideology.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2025
The lines that had once been carved in laws and norms are obsolete in the eyes of an algorithm designed to lure you into the performative intimacies of strangers’ lives.
From Slate ● Sep. 10, 2025
It takes some getting used to, but it puts you in an outward-facing mood, attuned to sounds and intimacies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2024
“Women’s friendships are created and maintained principally through conversation, where the focus is often on intimacies and the discussion of social and emotional issues,” researchers mused.
From Salon ● Jan. 16, 2024
He wanted to tell her something about himself, too, wanted to exchange small kernels of intimacies with her.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing intimacy
Power Suffix: -acy
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
A Thousand Splendid Suns
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"Mother Tongue" by Amy Tan
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!