1. plural of nearness; the quality or state of being near in space or distance
2. plural of nearness; the quality or state of being near in time
3. plural of nearness; the quality or state of being closely related or connected

Examples

• The nearnesses of the two cities made commuting convenient.
• We appreciated the nearnesses of our family members during the holiday.
• The nearnesses of the deadline created urgency in the office.
• Despite the nearnesses of their homes, they rarely saw each other.
• The nearnesses of the planets to Earth fascinated the astronomers.
• She valued the nearnesses of her relationships with her siblings.