PROXIMITY Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

proximity

noun

präk-ˈsi-mə-tē

Definition of proximity

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 While figuring out the legal bureaucracies surrounding Sam’s money, the working-class siblings complain about their physical proximity to their broke friends. — Paula Mejía, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 Its coveted coastal views, proximity to the Bay Area’s tech economy and a formidable resistance to new development have created an extremely tight housing market in an already-pricey region. — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026 The weather threat brewing in the Atlantic in proximity to Miami happens to have been named Tropical Storm Cristobal. — Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026 Some interesting applications According to the team, the sensor can also give an estimate of the proximity of the object too. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for proximity

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Noun

Compared with larger resort-spas in the vicinity, Azure’s more relaxed, personal vibes stand out.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
The puzzling question has been that, considering the high competition from other sourcing regions in the vicinity, including Vietnam and Bangladesh, and facing relatively higher labor costs, how can Thailand continue to stay in the game?

— Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026

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