IMMEDIACY Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

immediacy

noun

i-ˈmē-dē-ə-sē

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 svn4vr’s arrangements always tugs the heartstrings. —

H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026 For many participants, what sets the class apart is the immediacy in intricacies of learning. —

Daily News, 6 Apr. 2026 The views of the art of directing provided by the participants in Nirenberg’s book are exquisitely detailed and tangy with emotional immediacy. —

Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026 Patience and anticipation prevail over immediacy here. —

Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for immediacy

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proximity

Noun

But use of the six pods, arranged in a triple-bunk style layout between cabins, will put fliers in close proximity to others, prompting the airline to publish etiquette notes.

— CBS News, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Given the site’s proximity to residential areas, authorities have introduced multiple safety measures.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026