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Recent Examples of vacuity His article in Harper’s has something of Joan Didion’s wry bemusement about the vacuity of modern celebrity. Alexander Nazaryan, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2023 The vacuity of the space around an ion qubit means that its state (0, 1 or both) is relatively unimpacted by state-destroying air particles. Katherine Wright, Scientific American, 28 Sep. 2023 For decades, the industry and the media have mistaken Anderson’s introverted nature for vacuity. Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 26 Jan. 2023 Instead of interrogating Indian officials on their Ukraine policy, or providing space for in-depth discussion of what India should do, Indian outlets echo the vacuity of Foreign Ministry pronouncements. Anjani Jain, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2022 See All Example Sentences for vacuity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacuity
Noun
  • The persistent emptiness of what might have been.
    Aisha Muharrar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Oct. 2025
  • That’s because Horton’s emptiness is felt downtown wide.
    Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Picture the thickness of each thread and of the intervals between them.
    Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Turn with thin metal spatula and continue to cook until light golden brown on other side, about 1-3 minutes, depending on thickness of fish.
    Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Following his staffers' resignation, Pruitt released a statement that his office already had applicants to fill the vacancies and would continue to carry out its duties.
    Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The Giants’ initial list of external candidates is believed to include most of the names that will be popular with other clubs that have managerial vacancies.
    Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The formula pairs pure retinol with hyaluronic acid and glycerin to keep skin hydrated, soft, and comfortable while targeting fine lines, uneven texture, and dullness.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 1 Oct. 2025
  • These oil-serum hybrids are designed to target visible signs of aging, such as dullness, fine lines and fatigue, while establishing a holistic cycle of external protection and internal regulation.
    Footwear News, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Breast density has nothing to do with breast size.
    Dr. Megha Gupta, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Knowing your breast density—and pushing for more screening if needed—can make all the difference.
    Jennie Durant, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Compare that to punk rock, which used dumbness as a tactic.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Its stupidity was entertaining, but its stupidity also freed me from having to think about it.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
  • The only reason for this incessant stupidity?
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • All this slowness would be eliminated by AI.
    Angus Fletcher, Big Think, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Just like in life, slowness isn’t inefficiency.
    Raquel Reichard, Refinery29, 24 Sep. 2025

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“Vacuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacuity. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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