as in privately
in a manner intended to prevent knowledge or awareness by others
intimately shared information that is only now being divulged in the memoirs of his sole confidant
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Recent Examples of intimately
Finca Victoria Perched on a lush hilltop in the center of Vieques, Finca Victoria is a modern retreat that's intimately intertwined with nature.
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2026
The film stars Cate Blanchett and follows a mercurial woman with a strange and piercing gift – the ability to see what others most intimately need, often at great personal cost – who sets out on a journey home.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2026
In what became 16 infamous seconds of 2025, two corporate executives were caught on camera intimately dancing together on a video board at a Coldplay concert in July.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 27 Dec. 2025
Hosts and guests alike are turning the tide in favor of small parties that give them a chance to connect more intimately with others.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
The pace is gentler here, the scenery wilder—a mosaic of forests, olive groves, and ancient hill towns that still feel intimately connected to the land.
—Laura May Todd, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2025
But Tomeka intimately understands just how important the Norton clinic is to other parents and caregivers who are navigating the post-pediatric neurological landscape.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Dec. 2025
Broadcom, CoreWeave and Oracle, three companies intimately tied to the AI infrastructure buildout, all had another rough day on Wall Street on Monday after selling off sharply last week.
—Ari Levy, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2025
To decode these complexities, two leading travel specialists who are intimately familiar with the region offer their insights.
—Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intimately
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Its co-chairman Leonard Leo has privately advised the governor on Florida Supreme Court appointments.—
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Republican senators including Lindsey Graham publicly rebuked him; then–Minority Leader Mitch McConnell privately expressed support for his impeachment, according to some reports.—
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Zeoli noted that when working confidentially with a business, there must be patience and discretion used.—
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Zepto Indian quick-commerce startup Zepto has confidentially filed for an initial public offering, according to a public notice issued by the company on Sunday.—
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The character was reimagined in the 2025 adaptation as the bride-to-be of Frankenstein's younger brother (for whom the scientist secretly harbors feelings).—
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Her upcoming book is a rallying cry for high-achieving women who appear unstoppable but secretly feel stuck.—
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“Intimately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intimately. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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