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
Other than five consecutive wins in January at a minor tournament in Canberra, Australia, there is little to suggest the immediacy of what has been a breakout week for Alexandra Eala.
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Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
The film was shot almost entirely on location with natural light, lending its high-concept story a gritty sense of immediacy.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Mar. 2025
For screenwriter William Gillies, the allure of immediacy appears to absolve the absence of history.
—Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
By delivering dynamic, personalized and seamless interactions, RCS can transform customer experiences, blending immediacy with convenience.
—Pratik Bhadra, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
The film was shot almost entirely on location with natural light, lending its high-concept story a gritty sense of immediacy.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Mar. 2025
For screenwriter William Gillies, the allure of immediacy appears to absolve the absence of history.
—Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
By delivering dynamic, personalized and seamless interactions, RCS can transform customer experiences, blending immediacy with convenience.
—Pratik Bhadra, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for immediacy
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“Immediacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediacy. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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