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
What the journal pressed into sequential ideology, Zakir releases into adjacency.
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Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
That adjacency is not branding.
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Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
The Dubai flagship, spanning 1,290 square feet with 20-foot-high ceilings, is in close adjacency to Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Dior at one of the world’s largest shopping malls.
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Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
16 Dec. 2025
The space, ideal for the South County coastal enclave whose denizens relish their seaside adjacency, is meant to reflect the Cycladic islands (think oceanic blues and whites).
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Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
25 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for adjacency
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
That adjacency is not branding.
—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
The Dubai flagship, spanning 1,290 square feet with 20-foot-high ceilings, is in close adjacency to Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Dior at one of the world’s largest shopping malls.
—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
16 Dec. 2025
The space, ideal for the South County coastal enclave whose denizens relish their seaside adjacency, is meant to reflect the Cycladic islands (think oceanic blues and whites).
—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
25 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for adjacency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjacency
proximity
Noun
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Studies reveal a growing 'proximity bias,' where in-office employees are more likely to receive promotions and recognition, with career prospects for remote workers declining.
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.
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“Adjacency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjacency. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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