be intimate

Example Sentences

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The event appeared to be intimate, with a small group of family and friends throwing confetti as the couple walked down the stairs of the building hand-in-hand.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Even worse than not wanting to be intimate with me, Cassandra didn’t want to go out to dinner with me either, because of my carb-watching.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

It doesn’t have to be a big party, it can be intimate, but if it’s an L.A .party it’s really rooted in the community.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2022

At the legendary level, the game can still be intimate.

From Washington Post • May 16, 2021

They never are tempted to believe that public life can also be intimate.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez