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closeness

[klohs-nis] / ˈkloʊs nɪs /


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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia paid a state visit to China last November, the first by a Spanish monarch in 18 years, highlighting the closeness of ties.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

Connections can seem superficial in large groups, but it really depends on how you define closeness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Reached via email, the “Hamnet” star evokes a Frida Kahlo painting to convey their closeness.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

Actions will face their consequences, and Harper and Yasmin’s closeness may be but a distant memory.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

He did not have to emphasize their closeness.

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway




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