intimates 1 of 2

noun

plural of intimate
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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intimates

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verb

present tense third-person singular of intimate
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
Noun
Then she, once again, intimates that Shannon is a drunk, which makes Shannon storm off into the night. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026 Rafar holds the same role for Hanky Panky, creating scale and synergy across Crown’s intimates portfolio. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 24 July 2026 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. — 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 Echavarría noted that Colombia excels in categories such as sportswear, swimwear, intimates and uniforms. — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
Beyond denim, Abercrombie is known for its range of basics, as well as its lounge, active, and intimates label, Aerie. — 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
  1. friends
  2. implies
  3. buddies
  4. indicates
  5. confidants
  6. hints
  7. suggests
Noun
  • Roman said the question will be if the defense focuses on their own psychiatric experts right away, or Clancy's friends and family to humanize her to the jurors.
    — Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • More than two dozen friends and family traveled from Ohio and waved a Marietta College flag for each of his plate appearances.
    — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of friends
Verb
  • Including academics in a paper like this typically implies greater credibility and the impartiality of an outside research institution, but the waters are a little muddier here.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Its price target of $40, up from $37, implies upside of more than 35%.
    — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of implies
Noun
  • But with that connection to Jack, initially forged as foster siblings but later as opioid buddies, comes risk.
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Foo Fighters are set to play inside the stadium in five hours, and Bob is with his son, 31-year-old Albert, and a gaggle of his buddies.
    — William Earl, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of buddies
Verb
  • And the evidence introduced by Utah County prosecutors indicates Kirk was the lone target, according to the defense filing.
    — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The latest polling released Wednesday indicates Wisconsin‘s new Democratic gubernatorial nominee holds a fighting chance at keeping the governor’s seat blue in November.
    — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of indicates
Noun
  • Kloots serves as one of Jowsey’s three confidants on the show, guiding him — alongside Georgia Hassarati and Sonny Henty — in choosing his future wife.
    — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Perhaps nobody is better suited to marvel at Walker’s recent success than Chenoweth, an assistant hitting coach for the Cardinals and one of Walker’s closest confidants in the organization.
    — Katie Woo, New York Times, 15 July 2026
Definition of confidants
Verb
  • Research hints that this precipitous drop in estrogen may affect how our brains age.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2026
  • While the former Texas standout had some decent moments during Saturday’s practice, his second week of practice doubled down on a lackluster first week, and hints that his confidence might be shaken.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of hints
Verb
  • Some popular advice suggests parents on appetite-suppressing medication simply not talk about it or offer vague statements about taking care of their health.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • In a time when destinations are trying to achieve their tourism sustainability goals with master plans, Chichibu suggests there might be a different way.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of suggests

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