proximity

noun

präk-ˈsi-mə-tē How to pronounce proximity (audio)
Definition of proximitynext
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

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Recent Examples of proximity The system can fire a 30mm proximity-sensing high-explosive fragmentation round. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026 The house offered symbolically fitting elements to the book‘s story and close proximity to the water, while also offering both a menacing and calm aura. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026 That kind of connection runs on proximity, timing and the unscripted read of another person’s face when an idea lands. — Jennifer Hoffmann, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 The proximity to his father was what worried Lorena Zschaber, a 40-year-old photographer, who watched the results roll in at an LGBTQ+ friendly bar in downtown Rio de Janeiro. — Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for proximity
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  1. vicinity
  2. closeness
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  • But seeking to reassert its leverage over the global oil chokepoint, Iran has stepped up drone and missile strikes on ships recently, including those outside the immediate vicinity of Hormuz.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Beyond that, there is not a whole lot in the immediate vicinity beyond the restaurant and golf club.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of vicinity
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  • Taurus April 20 – May 20 Your need for comfort may compete with someone else’s desire for greater closeness.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The two friends and teammates have developed a closeness that their teammates have noticed.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of closeness

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“Proximity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proximity. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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