as in proximity
the state or condition of being near
local housing prices, thanks to the propinquity of an especially picturesque beach, are out of the reach of many would-be buyers
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Recent Examples of propinquity
There is an old social psychology concept called propinquity, where collaborations are likely to occur with those who are in close proximity to one another.
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Nicholas Ladany, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
For him, at the heart of the conflict was a crisis of propinquity.
—Curbed, 20 Oct. 2023
Residents tolerate--even welcome--human propinquity.
—Glen Martin, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
The ragged labor agitator becomes the shop steward, then the union boss, and the propinquity of the bargaining table supplies the fellow with new best friends.
—David Mamet, National Review, 31 Mar. 2022
For such profound propinquity, move from the free-flowing oceans to the more structured world of soil, where potential self-sacrificers can nestle next to each other.
—The Economist, 20 Aug. 2020
Being a young creator of any kind is all about cheap rent and propinquity.
—Mary Kaye Schilling, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2017
Now, a small New Jersey township is bracing for its own looming propinquity to the president.
—Emily Jane Fox, The Hive, 19 Apr. 2017
Nicholas Ladany, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
For him, at the heart of the conflict was a crisis of propinquity.
—Curbed, 20 Oct. 2023
Residents tolerate--even welcome--human propinquity.
—Glen Martin, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
The ragged labor agitator becomes the shop steward, then the union boss, and the propinquity of the bargaining table supplies the fellow with new best friends.
—David Mamet, National Review, 31 Mar. 2022
For such profound propinquity, move from the free-flowing oceans to the more structured world of soil, where potential self-sacrificers can nestle next to each other.
—The Economist, 20 Aug. 2020
Being a young creator of any kind is all about cheap rent and propinquity.
—Mary Kaye Schilling, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2017
Now, a small New Jersey township is bracing for its own looming propinquity to the president.
—Emily Jane Fox, The Hive, 19 Apr. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for propinquity
proximity
Noun
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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That’s life, and that something that also drove our artistic choices to a heartwarming visual style, retaining proximity with our main character throughout her ups and downs that also manifest in the film’s palette.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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“Propinquity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propinquity. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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