closeness
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.
Both authors serve their readers well by resisting any inclination to hagiography, all the more impressive in Mr. Streitfeld’s case given his closeness to his subject.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
It’s an indescribable closeness, more potent than any dividend.
From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026
For an orphaned boy and his guardian aunt, that closeness must be earned.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026
Residents have repeatedly stressed the community's closeness in the days following the shootings, saying tight relationships in the town of 2,400 would help people get through the nightmare.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
The whole thing again fizzling around us both, around our closeness, like a just-lit sparkler, and I didn’t know what to say back.
From "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" by emily m. danforth
Vocabulary lists containing closeness
"The Tempest," Vocabulary from Acts 1 and 2
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!
Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -ness
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!
