VACANTNESS Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

vacantness

noun

Definition of vacantness

as in emptiness

the quality or state of being empty there's a melancholy air of vacantness that seems to hang over a beach town during the long lull of winter

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Noun

Gone are the extended multi-part suites and intricate guitar workouts, replaced by slight, tender melodies engulfed in a striking emptiness.

— Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 19 July 2026
Years of waiting for his return were answered with disappointing emptiness, a frustration that could be permanent if McGregor never sets foot in another octagon.

— Mark Puleo, New York Times, 12 July 2026

Definition of emptiness

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But a vacancy in Washington is preventing the tribe’s partnership with the gambling giant from moving beyond branding.

— Savannah Peters, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Succession is frequently treated as a replacement exercise that begins only when an owner wants to sell their business, a CEO announces retirement or an unexpected vacancy occurs.

— Blazy Flash, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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