Synonyms of proximity

proximity

noun

präk-ˈsi-mə-tē 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vicinity
• closeness
• nearness
• immediacy
• contiguity
• adjacency
• propinquity
• juxtaposition
• abutment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• distance
• remoteness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of proximity

However, a study published in January found no statistically significant correlation between proximity to active and abandoned oil and gas development and the risk of childhood Ewing sarcoma in California. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

But proximity to such a polarizing figure can come at a cost. — Ryan Young, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026

The capacity of most object narrators to travel in intimate proximity to human bodies prompted authors to relate sensational, fly-on-the-wall details about people’s private lives. — Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026

With its close proximity to many athletic venues, sports-lovers will adore this spot. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026

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