VACANCY Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

vacancy

noun

ˈvā-kən(t)-sē

Definition of vacancy

as in emptiness

empty space the vast vacancy that exists between our solar system and the nearest star having its own orbiting planets

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as in vacuum

the quality or state of being empty the vacancy of the cavernous gymnasium was eerily apparent to me as I shot baskets alone

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Recent Examples of vacancy Rankin said the board is specifically focused on avoiding conflicts of interest in contracting, strengthening workplace culture, establishing procedures for staff to raise concerns and reviewing how vacancies and reassignments are addressed. — Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026 But Braswell also encouraged legislators to fill the several vacancies on the board. — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 14 Oct. 2026 And governors approve congressional maps, influence election procedures and fill Senate vacancies. — New York Times, 12 Oct. 2026 While Beverly Hills and West Hollywood bounced back after the pandemic, Santa Monica continues to struggle with retail vacancies and lingering economic woes. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vacancy

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Noun

There is an emptiness left behind that cannot be filled, and there are so many of us who will never be quite the same without you.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
Occasional moments of real, spontaneous joy emerge, and others reveal the crushing emptiness of lives going nowhere, but the script doesn’t lean too hard in either direction.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026

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With air rushing back in to fill the region as the trough of lower pressure disappears, wind will gust 15-20 mph across the Central Valley and foothills later Tuesday afternoon and evening to fill the void.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Still grieving, Viard struggled to occupy the void left by Lagerfeld, whose larger-than-life personality loomed over the Paris fashion landscape and whose workload at Chanel spanned no fewer than 10 collections a year.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

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