in close proximity vs in the immediate vicinity

Both phrases are correct and can be used interchangeably to convey the idea of being near or close to something. They are formal expressions that are commonly used in written and spoken English.

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in close proximity

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate being near or close to something.

This phrase is used to describe being in close physical or geographical proximity to something or someone.

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But there are 18 buildings in close proximity to the tower.
As you know, this island rests in close proximity... to the volcanic corridor.
The well-known Gueuleton restaurant is located in close proximity.
All the significant museums are in close proximity.
He thinks Emily's being kept in a pre-war building in close proximity to an Ethiopian restaurant.
I'm reading she's in close proximity to her house right now.
The two airships they were following are in close proximity.
The Pieterpad runs in close proximity (1.5 km).
All six hotels are located in close proximity to the Universal Orlando theme parks.
Sucre must be in close proximity.
CANNES Basse Californie in close proximity to shops...
It is in close proximity to the park, DePaul University and good public transportation.
Extra equipment, The possibilities of social, sports, relaxation and gastronomic life in close proximity.
There are excellent local restaurants in close proximity to the villa.
The discovery site was in close proximity to the Austrian-Italian border.
The reef is located in close proximity to the Florenza's beach.
It is in close proximity to a kindergarten, school, clinic and shops.
The property is in close proximity to the beach.
There are no neighbors in close proximity to the house.
It is also in close proximity to the highway leading to Sofia.

Alternatives:

nearby
close by
adjacent to
in the vicinity
in close range

in the immediate vicinity

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate being very close or nearby.

This phrase is used to emphasize the closeness or proximity of something or someone.

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Unfortunately, there's nothing useful in the immediate vicinity of the gate.
Professor, I need to know who was positioned in the immediate vicinity of the cannon.
Our house is located in Unterlängenfeld in the immediate vicinity are some restaurants.
Guests will find an array of shops and entertainment venues in the immediate vicinity.
There are no discernable traces Of agent rival in the immediate vicinity.
Aera Energy LLC operates most of the oil wells in the immediate vicinity.
Seventeen of the victims were killed inside the restaurant and four in the immediate vicinity.
Every camera in the immediate vicinity of The Avenue Hotel and the diner that Martin visited.
Hostel Köln boasts a peaceful yet central location in Cologne, in the immediate vicinity of Neumarkt and Rudolfplats.
The "Surroundings" section contains suggestions for day-trips in the immediate vicinity and more distant areas.
Electricity, water and telephone are in the immediate vicinity of the property.
Good infrastructures of all kinds are in the immediate vicinity.
Lilla Torg and Turning Torso can both be found in the immediate vicinity.
Description ANSEDONIA villa with double access to the cliff below, in the immediate vicinity.
The ski is possible to ski in the immediate vicinity of our pension.
It testimonies to Zurich's industrial architecture in the immediate vicinity of the Main Station.
Hotel Residenz Ringhotel enjoys a convenient central location in Karlsruhe, in the immediate vicinity of the railway station.
A local train passes by in the immediate vicinity of the house.
All infrastructure is in the immediate vicinity of the plot.
Other cultural and historic sights are in the immediate vicinity.

Alternatives:

close by
nearby
in close proximity
adjacent to
in the neighborhood

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