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
Left unchecked, proximity bias can create inequity, restrict knowledge transfer and marginalize remote contributors even when metrics suggest their performance is equal or greater.
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Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
That said, while the Hamptons are best enjoyed during the summer months, its California counterpart is a high desert destination all year-round, especially because of its national park and Coachella proximity.
—Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2025
Yet, despite this proximity, it cannot be seen in optical or X-ray light but rather only millimeter radio wavelengths.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 12 Aug. 2025
The elites of colonial society had to legislate difference in status, distance in proximity, and the alienation of affections between people of European, African and Indigenous ancestry.
—Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
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Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
That said, while the Hamptons are best enjoyed during the summer months, its California counterpart is a high desert destination all year-round, especially because of its national park and Coachella proximity.
—Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2025
Yet, despite this proximity, it cannot be seen in optical or X-ray light but rather only millimeter radio wavelengths.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 12 Aug. 2025
The elites of colonial society had to legislate difference in status, distance in proximity, and the alienation of affections between people of European, African and Indigenous ancestry.
—Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proximity
vicinity
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The actor also shared details about his time on set, explaining that being in the pop star's vicinity gave him instant cool points.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The footage was shot in the alley behind the Savoy Hotel in London, and according to Pennebaker (who died in 2019), some of the handwritten lyrics were supplied by Joan Baez and Donovan, who were both in Dylan’s vicinity (and crosshairs) at the time.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
31 July 2025
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“Proximity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proximity. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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