CHUMMINESS Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

chumminess

noun

Definition of chumminess

as in intimacy

the state of being in a very personal or private relationship her chumminess with the boss did not sit well with some of her coworkers

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Recent Examples of chumminess There was an evident chill — or at least lack of chumminess — between the sides. — Brent Lang, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026 As much as Putin’s chumminess with Xi and Modi might have sparked some discomfort in many European capitals, the group was brought together by a combination of need, economic pragmatism and opportunity, analysts say. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025 Kristen Wiig on Late Night With Seth Meyers has all the chumminess of Leonardo DiCaprio and Teyana Taylor having a kiki at the Golden Globes. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2026 This chumminess was on stark display in December, when Lawson-Remer and fellow Democrats Monica Montgomery Steppe and Paloma Aguirre used bureaucratic maneuvering to get around the rule that the county board could only dip into reserve funds with the support of at least four supervisors. — U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026

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Noun

While Tuesday’s show is due to mark a shift back to craftsmanship and intimacy, the designer is set to release another project later this year involving virtual reality.

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 6 July 2026
Colored by a palpable sense of filmmaker and subject building a friendship and a professional understanding in real time, this documentary’s intimacy feels hard-won, and entirely genuine.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 6 July 2026

Definition of intimacy

Noun

Reliability, familiarity and consistency go a long way when a franchise is laying a new foundation and needs people to serve as the blueprint.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
However, this isn't a slight but a strategic move for athlete performance and familiarity.

— Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of familiarity

Noun

Speaking of unexpected spills, the Jarlink 18-pack Waterproof Zipper Bags offer peace of mind on the go, helping ensure that any liquids stay securely contained and don’t leak onto your belongings.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026
But America's greatest challenge at 250 may be a recession of trust, truth, belonging, and civic confidence.

— Sophia A. Nelson, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

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