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
Not every proximity is an intimacy.
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Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
Anderson has offered a few theories for why proximity helps.
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Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
That proximity is uncomfortable for many of us.
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Anita Chabria,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
And in the music business, proximity is often the difference between theory and execution.
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Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for proximity
Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
Anderson has offered a few theories for why proximity helps.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
That proximity is uncomfortable for many of us.
—
Anita Chabria,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
And in the music business, proximity is often the difference between theory and execution.
—
Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for proximity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proximity
Noun
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People may suffer mild burns and ruptured ear drums from being in the vicinity of a strike.
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Look for walnut trees in the vicinity of your vegetable garden.
Noun
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That semblance of closeness can backfire when the popularity curves of athlete and politician move in opposite directions.
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For someone like me, who had few playmates as a child, everything around me is magnified, and there is a natural sense of closeness.
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“Proximity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proximity. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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