1. the quality or state of being about to happen very soon

Examples

• The dark clouds suggested the imminence of a thunderstorm.
• Everyone could sense the imminence of the announcement.
• The imminence of the deadline made everyone work faster.
• There was an air of imminence about the whole situation.
• The imminence of winter meant it was time to prepare.
• She felt the imminence of change in her life.