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 If confirmed by the Senate, Severs would serve a term of five years, retroactive to the time of the vacancy, July 1, 2024. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026 The old guard will become increasingly decrepit, which will lead to a rash of vacancies one way or another. — Julian G. Waller, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026 Companies in some industries can’t find enough workers and have to pay premium wages to fill vacancies. — Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, layoffs have been historically low, creating little churn and leaving fewer vacancies for job seekers. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vacancy

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The problem isn’t the characterization, since the surgeon is extremely well drawn and Văncică’s performance picks up on both the overall inner emptiness and the yearning for something more.

— Jay Weissberg, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
If the early universe obeyed this rule, our modern cosmos would be devoid of substance, just energy fields rippling eternally through emptiness.

— Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 13 Aug. 2026

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