as in proximity
the state or condition of being near
the immediacy of Christmas is just beginning to dawn on many last-minute shoppers
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Recent Examples of immediacy
The immediacy of Will & Harper isn’t lost on Steele.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 July 2025
Beyond the immediacy of the investigation by Raoul’s office is the potential fallout for Democrats if the probe concludes that prosecution of a criminal nature or official misconduct is warranted.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
The film combines raw immediacy with deep humanity, portraying daily life during the conflict through the eyes of a generation caught in an endless cycle of war.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 July 2025
The wildlife parks and the immediacy of the surrounding rainforest favors early morning wake-up calls!
—Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 July 2025
Beyond the immediacy of the investigation by Raoul’s office is the potential fallout for Democrats if the probe concludes that prosecution of a criminal nature or official misconduct is warranted.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
The film combines raw immediacy with deep humanity, portraying daily life during the conflict through the eyes of a generation caught in an endless cycle of war.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 July 2025
The wildlife parks and the immediacy of the surrounding rainforest favors early morning wake-up calls!
—Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immediacy
proximity
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The elites of colonial society had to legislate difference in status, distance in proximity, and the alienation of affections between people of European, African and Indigenous ancestry.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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All the peace and love in proximity generated a collective energy that was shared by all.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Immediacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediacy. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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