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 That moment wasn’t just celebrity adjacency. — Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 25 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for adjacency
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proximity
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  • But perhaps the most appealing nearby attraction is Lausanne’s proximity to Lavaux vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage site stretching along the shore of Lake Geneva and east of the city.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The proximity of the two municipalities means some people work in one and live in the other — as is the case for Tom Mullane, a Brewster social studies teacher and Danbury resident.
    — Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 6 Nov. 2026
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“Adjacency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjacency. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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