closeness
Example Sentences
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Pope Leo XIV, who visited Lebanon late last year, expressed his closeness to the Lebanese people on Sunday.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
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
The image of a family united in grief and determination for justice following her death matched the closeness they had in her life.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
Actions will face their consequences, and Harper and Yasmin’s closeness may be but a distant memory.
From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026
She was used to having Mama snoring softly next to her, and she realized that she missed the closeness, even if it was when her mama was asleep.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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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