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closeness

[klohs-nis] / ˈkloʊs nɪs /


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For all the hugeness of an arena show, the singer establishes remarkable closeness with her fans, a rapport captured by the “Avatar” director’s hi-def cameras.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

But now, she says, "signings or intimate shows don't happen so much, so fans don't have the closeness they used to have years ago".

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko began on Wednesday his first official visit to North Korea, with the two countries united by Western sanctions, closeness to Russia and accusations of rights violations.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Connections can seem superficial in large groups, but it really depends on how you define closeness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

I’m not sure what to make of this sudden bout of closeness.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz




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