closeness
Example Sentences
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But in Kenya the Zimbabwean businessman was viewed with great suspicion because of his closeness to Ruto - something expressed loudly on social media since his death.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
Such closeness is inherently limiting, even when it’s ideal, too.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026
For example, perhaps increased closeness to parents facilitated by smartphones or gentler parenting styles leads young adults in their 20s and early 30s to be more comfortable living with their folks.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
“That bond, that closeness — those types of things inspire me to show up and take photos of people. To showcase that they are important.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
My closeness didn’t seem to bother her at all, and her cool, hard skin was oddly comforting to me.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
Vocabulary lists containing closeness
"The Tempest," Vocabulary from Acts 1 and 2
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Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -ness
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