as in friends
a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another
usually quite aloof in public, he's actually very relaxed with his intimates
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as in implies
to convey an idea indirectly
trying to intimate that there was more going on than anyone knew
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Recent Examples of intimates
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
Fruit of the Loom already has a reputation for creating comfortable intimates and this bra falls right in line, while also remaining basically invisible under clothing.
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Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
Washing intimates in cold water on the delicate cycle keeps the fibers from losing their stretch.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
Meanwhile, sales at its intimates brand Aerie spiked during the quarter.
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Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
The three smaller top drawers are ideal for intimates, socks, and other small items, while the full-sized drawers hold bulkier pieces like denim and T-shirts.
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Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
Juicy Couture started in 1997 as a casual lifestyle brand and spans women’s, girls, babies, handbags, shoes, intimates, swimwear and accessories and jewelry.
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Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
Echavarría noted that Colombia excels in categories such as sportswear, swimwear, intimates and uniforms.
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Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Feb. 2026
Joanna Griffiths has experimented with executive coaches for years to help her work through challenges in leading $400 million intimates company Knix.
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Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
12 Dec. 2025
What Zagajewski had in mind, perhaps, is the encomium, praise as a classical enterprise—the verb alone intimates the mode of speech at the heart of the ancient quarrel between poetry and philosophy itself, tracing back to Plato and before.
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Elaine L. Wang
september 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
The viral swimsuit is available in 20 different colors, ranging from sizes XS to XL, and that's not the only swim offering this intimates brand offers.
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
Fruit of the Loom already has a reputation for creating comfortable intimates and this bra falls right in line, while also remaining basically invisible under clothing.
—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
Washing intimates in cold water on the delicate cycle keeps the fibers from losing their stretch.
—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
Meanwhile, sales at its intimates brand Aerie spiked during the quarter.
—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
The three smaller top drawers are ideal for intimates, socks, and other small items, while the full-sized drawers hold bulkier pieces like denim and T-shirts.
—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
Juicy Couture started in 1997 as a casual lifestyle brand and spans women’s, girls, babies, handbags, shoes, intimates, swimwear and accessories and jewelry.
—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
Echavarría noted that Colombia excels in categories such as sportswear, swimwear, intimates and uniforms.
—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Feb. 2026
Joanna Griffiths has experimented with executive coaches for years to help her work through challenges in leading $400 million intimates company Knix.
—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
Beyond denim, Abercrombie is known for its range of basics, as well as its lounge, active, and intimates label, Aerie.
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Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
12 Dec. 2025
What Zagajewski had in mind, perhaps, is the encomium, praise as a classical enterprise—the verb alone intimates the mode of speech at the heart of the ancient quarrel between poetry and philosophy itself, tracing back to Plato and before.
—
Elaine L. Wang
september 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intimates
Noun
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Along with the cooling centers, pools and splash pads will also be available, and well-being checks for friends and loved ones are available through 311.
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After Kinney's death was announced, friends, family members and local community members shared tributes to her on social media.
Verb
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The average analyst price target implies Ralph Lauren could still climb another 7% from current levels.
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The consensus price target implies more than 22% upside, with optimism fueled by increasing mergers and acquisitions activity.
Noun
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Solo travelers might ask their butlers for assistance securing card game players, shore outing buddies, or tablemates for dinner.
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He’s even made a game out of it with his travel buddies.
Verb
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Data indicates declining trust in managers and reduced interest in leadership among younger generations.
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But data from the Asia Pacific Network Information Center (APNIC), the regional internet registry, indicates that scammers represent a disproportionate share of its user base.
Noun
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Looking at these relationship issues from different perspectives, three commentators suggest that AI coworkers require far different protocols than human workers, yet in some ways, still act as confidants.
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Both Pramaggiore, a onetime rising star in Chicago’s corporate world, and McClain, who was a top lobbyist for the utility and one of Madigan’s closest confidants, were sentenced to two years behind bars and had been scheduled for release in August 2027.
Verb
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There’s, of course, also hints of early-aughts influence sprinkled in, with low-rise versions of this pant becoming more popular by the day.
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This hints that placing an order and being served with no human interaction may become as ordinary as having a robot complete your household chores.
Verb
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Police dispatch audio suggests the 27-year-old has both a valid FOID card and Concealed Carry License.
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For every Founding Father looking to free the colonies from British tyranny, there was a Larry (often called Lawrence here) who suggests that sharing desserts and umbrellas should be prohibited by the Declaration of Independence.
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“Intimates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intimates. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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