nearness
- a word derived from near.
Example Sentences
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But while “Renoir” features no sci-fi elements, the nearness of oblivion remains just as prominent.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Old age, subsidized by Social Security and Medicare, turns out to be an ideal opportunity for a stunt like ours, and never mind the nearness of the end.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Although Musk's leadership at Tesla and his other companies has made him the world's richest person, he has regularly overstated the nearness of fully autonomous driving over the years.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
Whenever its voice becomes audible its earnest denunciations of the Prince are accompanied by regret at his nearness to the throne.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 7, 2023
We had little in common other than our nearness to death, and that was not what we wanted to talk about; so, much of the time, we did not understand each other very well.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
