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close relationship

NOUN
communion
Synonyms
STRONGEST
intimacy rapport togetherness
STRONG
accord association closeness concord contact converse fellowship harmony intercommunication intercourse participation sympathy unity
WEAK
communing
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unfriendliness
STRONG
antagonism disagreement discord opposition
WEAK
contention disunity division hostility variance
NOUN
intimacy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affection confidence confidentiality familiarity friendship understanding
STRONG
acquaintance affinity communion inwardness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
enmity hate hatred
STRONG
ignorance
WEAK
disagreement incompatibility

Example Sentences

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The episode has drawn attention to Trump’s close relationship with Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2026

The discovery offers new insight into the close relationship between sleep and hormone regulation.

From Science Daily • Jul. 5, 2026

People working for Netanyahu were told to focus messaging and social-media posts on the close relationship between the two men, a person familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

Infantino defended his close relationship with President Trump.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The strike was the beginning of my close relationship with Marks.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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