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 Today, consumers demand immediacy. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 11 June 2026 As a result, Skywalkers hovers between a sense of constant performance and disarming immediacy — the latter generally during the many vertigo-inducing drone shots of Ivan and Angela’s hair-raising accomplishments. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 1 July 2026 Musically, its said to draw inspiration from acts such as Gang of Four, Teenage Fanclub, the Go-Betweens and Sade, while maintaining the hook-heavy guitars and emotional immediacy that have become her calling card. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 25 June 2026 Alongside artist and archival producer Hudson Campbell, who created oil portraits of the four central figures, the team leaned on AI to add animation, movement, expression, and immediacy to people whose likenesses were absent from history. — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for immediacy

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proximity

Noun

Studies reveal a growing 'proximity bias,' where in-office employees are more likely to receive promotions and recognition, with career prospects for remote workers declining.

— Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026

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