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
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
Residents tolerate--even welcome--human propinquity.
—Glen Martin, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
Now, a small New Jersey township is bracing for its own looming propinquity to the president.
—Emily Jane Fox, The Hive, 19 Apr. 2017
Being a young creator of any kind is all about cheap rent and propinquity.
—Mary Kaye Schilling, New York Times, 17 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
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
Residents tolerate--even welcome--human propinquity.
—Glen Martin, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
Now, a small New Jersey township is bracing for its own looming propinquity to the president.
—Emily Jane Fox, The Hive, 19 Apr. 2017
Being a young creator of any kind is all about cheap rent and propinquity.
—Mary Kaye Schilling, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for propinquity
proximity
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This is another passage in the Chelsea game that shows the proximity of Nmecha and Calvert-Lewin, running towards each other under a high ball.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Homelessness is a subject that cuts to the core of Mamdani’s vision of a New York where safety and inclusivity are not in conflict, where the quality of life in the city is improved and not diminished by one’s proximity to fellow New Yorkers.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Propinquity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propinquity. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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