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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The timing of Darktrace’s announcement, made on a Friday, and the immediacy of the change, will cause speculation about the machinations behind the scenes at the British cybersecurity darling.
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Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 6 Sep. 2024
With the visibility and immediacy of today’s hyperconnected world, companies that say one thing here and another in a different part of the world will inevitably get caught, which can damage the brand’s reputation.
—Nick Karoglou, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
The immediacy of posting on social media might lead people to act first and think later.
—Tanyel Mustafa, refinery29.com, 16 July 2024
Real-time interaction: Livestreaming empowers brands to engage with their audience in real time, fostering a sense of immediacy and personal connection.
—Rafael Schwarz, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
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Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 6 Sep. 2024
With the visibility and immediacy of today’s hyperconnected world, companies that say one thing here and another in a different part of the world will inevitably get caught, which can damage the brand’s reputation.
—Nick Karoglou, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
The immediacy of posting on social media might lead people to act first and think later.
—Tanyel Mustafa, refinery29.com, 16 July 2024
Real-time interaction: Livestreaming empowers brands to engage with their audience in real time, fostering a sense of immediacy and personal connection.
—Rafael Schwarz, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
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 5 Nov. 2024.
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