CONVERSANCE Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

conversance

noun

Definition of conversance

as in acquaintance

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Recent Examples of conversance They must be interwoven throughout the process so that brand and technology conversance are equally valuable and used. — Forrester, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2021 The music – sometimes joyous, sometimes mournful – attests to these artists’ conversance with two alluring musical languages. — Howard Reich, chicagotribune.com, 27 Nov. 2019

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Noun

The question that has been most persistently posed by the press—whether M is based on Cusk’s real-life acquaintance Natalie Portman, who is reportedly offended by the implication—has an answer as obvious as the very line of inquiry is tedious.

— Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026
As the days pass, appointments become conversations, and strangers become acquaintances.

— Ken Gawrych, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of acquaintance

Noun

Whitaker said moving through the landscape together allowed the cinematography to capture their friendship without forcing intimacy.

— Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Curiosity about the unknowable begins masquerading as intimacy, and you can be left feeling both heartbroken and filled with self-disgust.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of intimacy

Noun

Macdonald said Arnold’s references, combined with Seattle’s familiarity with him from the 2024 NFL Draft process, gave the team additional confidence in the decision.

— Tobias Bass, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Hoshi brings over two decades of leadership experience and deep familiarity with eClerx’s culture, clients and operating model.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026

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