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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

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She struck up a close relationship with Britain’s Prince Andrew and was a longtime partner of Steven Sinofsky, a former Microsoft executive, who himself had ties to Epstein.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

A spokesperson for the Andic family denied that there was conflict over Jonathan’s marriage to Navarro, adding that the couple had a close relationship with Isak.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Google also has a close relationship with Anthropic, another mega-IPO candidate, after initially investing in that business back in 2023.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Lambiase is known for his close relationship to four-time world champion Verstappen, with whom he has worked since the Dutchman joined Red Bull for the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

A close relationship will also mean protection from the other members of the pride.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

close relationship

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