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as in secrecy
the practice or habit of keeping secrets or keeping one's affairs secret
we tried to penetrate her strange closeness about her domestic life
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as in economy
the quality or practice of being overly sparing with money
rebelled against his parents' closeness with his allowance
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as in accuracy
the quality or state of being very accurate
the body was too decomposed to estimate the time of death with any great closeness
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as in intimacy
the state of being in a very personal or private relationship
the closeness of their relationship was a matter of intense speculation among their coworkers
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as in proximity
the state or condition of being near
we were surprised by the closeness of everything to our downtown loft
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as in carefulness
strict attentiveness to what one is doing
how much you get out of the sermon will depend on the closeness with which you listen to it
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Recent Examples of closeness
Remind yourself that clear communication can forge uncertainty into cooperation and closeness.
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Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2026
That closeness was on full display in the video Kate released in September 2024 to celebrate the end of her chemotherapy treatment.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
In close relationships, remember that steady honesty builds closeness faster than overgiving.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
William and Kate's warmth and closeness was on full display during their November red carpet appearance.
—Ashley Hume , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
While Macklin Celebrini gets most of the accolades and credit for the Sharks’ drastic improvement, several other factors are involved, including a closeness within the team.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
Curiosity has been associated with greater closeness and intimacy in conversations, especially during moments of disagreement.
—Baya Voce, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2025
That closeness is a quiet lesson in what the country needs year-round.
—Joe Palaggi, Twin Cities, 25 Dec. 2025
Appearing at the left tip of NGC 646 is a second galaxy, known as PGC 6014—but their apparent closeness is merely an optical illusion; in truth, PGC 6014 is nearly 45 million light-years closer to Earth.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 24 Dec. 2025
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Cruz also pressed his Democratic colleagues to join a bipartisan request for the DOJ to turn over the evidentiary basis for the subpoenas, arguing transparency was necessary to assess whether the secrecy orders were justified.—
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For years, Maryland’s sprawling nonprofit sector has operated behind a veil of secrecy that state leaders praise publicly but struggle to explain under scrutiny.—
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Frustration over Iran’s struggling economy has festered.—
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Yes, the future looks bleak for the island of 11 million people, who are already suffering from a dismal economy and aggressive state repression.—
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Motorola built the camera system around Sony’s LYTIA sensor to improve brightness and color accuracy.—
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For decades, the program was known for a rigorous scientific review and inspection process to ensure accuracy.—
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The intimacy of all her personal relationships lend meaning to whatever look Moore finds herself in.—
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The couple appears opposite Jason Isaacs and Kate Dickie for a chilly descent into the instability of intimacy, making a buzzy, fierce first impression on the film festival circuit last year.—
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
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Lots of outdoor activities make the city a win for families, retirees, and couples, and the proximity to Austin is a perk for commuters and those looking for more affordable homes outside the capital.—
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Just as essential a consideration as carefulness for committee members, though, is speed.—
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McCarthy is not the first Hollywood conservative to discuss the industry’s secretiveness over Republicanism.—
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Red algae helps skin retain moisture, preventing tightness that often follows exfoliating cleansers.—
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The latest gains also have been driven by traders rushing to ship copper to the US in anticipation of potential tariffs, creating tightness elsewhere.—
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“Closeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closeness. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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