IMMEDIACY Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

immediacy

noun

i-ˈmē-dē-ə-sē

Definition of immediacy

as in proximity

the state or condition of being near the immediacy of Christmas is just beginning to dawn on many last-minute shoppers

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Recent Examples of immediacy Quick commerce adds pressure for immediacy, while social and live formats provide the narrative and discovery layer. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2026 Park excels at articulating the importance and immediacy of youth, when bonds carry an extra intensity that makes breaking them feel bigger than life. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026 Something interesting happens out of the immediacy of what’s happening right now. — Orna Guralnik, The New York Review of Books, 4 Aug. 2026 Some choices stray a bit too far from the immediacy of Lay’s voice and melodies, and in doing so, the sound gets muddied. — Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for immediacy

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proximity

Noun

But the assistant titles have failed to convey the proximity and influence Harp wields.

— Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Aug. 2026
Company executives cited operational efficiency and proximity to its five Texas properties as key reasons for the consolidation.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026

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