Synonyms of proximity

proximity

noun

präk-ˈsi-mə-tē 

as in vicinity

the state or condition of being near

the proximity of the curtains to the fireplace was a cause of concern for the safety inspector

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vicinity
• closeness
• nearness
• immediacy
• contiguity
• adjacency
• propinquity
• juxtaposition
• abutment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• distance
• remoteness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of proximity

Families tend to be fans of the beach near the boardwalk and at the Cape Fear Boulevard access point for easy proximity to all the fun. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026

Community sales manager Darren Cohen said Graham Hart chose the site for its central location and proximity to the Birdville school district. — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Aug. 2026

Marylanders are no stranger to environmental injustice; communities of color and low-income areas are disproportionately impacted by proximity to hazardous facilities. — Adrianne Fantasia, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2026

Messina, an entrepreneur and the lone Republican in the race, said Orange County should capitalize on its proximity to Kennedy Space Center and strive to be the nation’s space tech capital. — Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026

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