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
What once required physical classrooms, consulting firms or geographic proximity can now be delivered digitally, often to a global audience.
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Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Its porous mesh walls offer both comfort and a thrilling proximity to the wild.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Key design elements include bright colors, responsive eyes, proximity sensors, and a chest information display.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
Due to its proximity to the separation barrier, the camp had been isolated from the surrounding recreational area, prompting the building of the playground and soccer pitch for children to enjoy, the UN said.
—Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
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Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Its porous mesh walls offer both comfort and a thrilling proximity to the wild.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Key design elements include bright colors, responsive eyes, proximity sensors, and a chest information display.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
Due to its proximity to the separation barrier, the camp had been isolated from the surrounding recreational area, prompting the building of the playground and soccer pitch for children to enjoy, the UN said.
—Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for proximity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proximity
Noun
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The 10-day mission, called Artemis II, will lift off as soon as February 6, taking NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch as well as the Canadian Space Agency’s Jeremy Hansen to the vicinity of the moon for the first time since Apollo 17 in 1972.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
17 Jan. 2026
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It is said that the residential density, daytime population and the current presence of national retailers in the mall’s vicinity add compelling appeal.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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While the greedy grifter operates through speed and scale, and the angry grifter operates through ideology, the SGG’s modus operandi is closeness and narrative control to win you, the reader, over.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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When people risk showing their deepest, most vulnerable side, and when those emotions are received with care, trust and closeness expand.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Proximity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proximity. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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