VICINITY Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

vicinity

noun

və-ˈsi-nə-tē

Definition of vicinity

as in neighborhood

an adjoining region or space there are no hotels in the vicinity of the hospital

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Relevance

as in proximity

the state or condition of being near the vicinity of the town's only elementary school was one reason why the young couple bought the house

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in tune

an approximate amount, extent, or degree starting salaries in that field are in the vicinity of $50,000 a year

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of vicinity Bolster burn barrel safety: If burning is authorized in your vicinity, ensure that all burn barrels feature a weighted metal cover with holes no larger than 3/4 of an inch. —Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025 Eventually, the poster heard the distinctive ping of an iPhone's locator sound coming from the vicinity of the second house. —Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025 There’s also an underwater carousel, a food and beverage outlet and a reef drop in the vicinity. —Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025 Not to mention the styling team, additional friends, and anyone else in the general vicinity. —Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vicinity

Recent Examples of Synonyms for vicinity

Noun

The neighborhood, which stretches from 59th to 96th Streets, has long been a pillar of fine dining in New York City, known for its white tablecloth restaurants that have served patrons for decades—and in some cases, for well over half a century.

— Elise Taylor, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
Before his arrest, Abrego Garcia lived in a quiet neighborhood of single-family homes with large back and front yards, with trees blossoming in spring.

— Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025