adjacency

noun

ə-ˈjā-sᵊn(t)-sē How to pronounce adjacency (audio)
Definition of adjacencynext
as in proximity
the state or condition of being near environmentalists are concerned about the proposed shopping plaza's adjacency to the river

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Recent Examples of adjacency Property owners and operators are also using AI to increase productivity by providing solutions for layout designs and adjacencies, a change from relying on traditional methods of designing layouts. — David Moin, Footwear News, 18 May 2026 The space is colorful, playful and surprisingly quiet considering the adjacency to the freeway and Broadway. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026 There's no better place than art to find your color adjacencies and color theories. — Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026 Yet beyond rarity and badge adjacency, value lies in the audacity of the idea and the precision of its execution. — Eric Hendrikx, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for adjacency
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proximity
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  • Tennoz’s proximity to Haneda Airport has also helped make the area one of Tokyo’s leading art destinations, attracting contemporary art collectors and enthusiasts from Japan and abroad.
    — The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • In practice, American pilots will be able to detect an enemy on radar, launch the missile from extreme ranges and destroy the target before coming within close proximity to the enemy, potentially increasing the pilot's survivability.
    — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2026
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“Adjacency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjacency. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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