1
as in job
the state or fact of being chosen for a position or duty
the appointment of the mayor's husband to the Board of Health came as a surprise
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2
as in date
an agreement to be present at a specified time and place
I have a dental appointment for two o'clock tomorrow afternoon
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as in position
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
loved her latest appointment as an aide at the governor's office
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as in furnishings
appointments plural
the movable articles (such as tables and chairs) in a room
the yacht's staterooms have the most luxurious appointments imaginable
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Recent Examples of appointment
There are also complimentary body scrub–making sessions at the spa, available with or without a spa appointment.
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Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
His appointment comes as the company continues to grows its presence in the independent film and production space.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
Prior to his appointment, Wenden was Executive Director and Secretary General at the foundation.
—Olivier Wenden, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Until further notice, please call 1-844-917-6325 to schedule an appointment.
—Detroit Free Press Staff, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
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Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
His appointment comes as the company continues to grows its presence in the independent film and production space.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
Prior to his appointment, Wenden was Executive Director and Secretary General at the foundation.
—Olivier Wenden, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Until further notice, please call 1-844-917-6325 to schedule an appointment.
—Detroit Free Press Staff, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appointment
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While on his jobs, Colter often has close calls with law enforcement, leading Reenie, a lawyer, to swoop in and save the day.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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And most of these jobs don’t require a computer science degree or even coding skills.—
Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Gunna is set to headline both dates with the remaining lineup to be announced soon.—
Taylor Mims,
Billboard,
20 Oct. 2025
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But BoxGroup’s lane has long been to join a dizzying number of early-stage rounds, allowing the firm to take smaller positions while working hand-in-hand with other firms.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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His ousting from the party was announced alongside that of fellow CMC member Miao Hua, who was removed from his military position in June, as well as seven other officers.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 Oct. 2025
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University of Colorado regent and board chair Callie Rennison will not seek re-election in 2026, her office announced Sunday evening.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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The first round recommendations were drawn up by the Statewide K-12 Graduation Council, assembled by the governor to address the issue in the wake of last year’s election.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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The two animals were slowly introduced, McClatchy News previously reported, and just six months later, the zoo announced Zaza and Shala’s rendezvous was successful.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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Carnival Cruise Line Carnival ships will stage a pair of at-sea rendezvous.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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To end the post, Kardashian Barker shared two more throwback photos with Kardashian on what appears to be a night out with friends.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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The airport has put out green donation bins accepting nonperishable food and personal care items for unpaid federal airport workers, according to a social media post from Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Wipe it away with paper towels and then clean the furniture with a warm, soapy solution.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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The whole room smelled like old furniture and melted ice pops.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
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Similarly, about three-fourths of DEA agents, a third of US deputy marshals, and nearly all Homeland Security Investigations agents have been diverted to work on immigration, according to ICE documents detailing assignments through the end of August that were first obtained by the Cato Institute.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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Night Swim Coffee’s prices fit perfectly within the assignment’s $25 budget, with that amount being more than enough for coffee for two, or a specialty coffee drink paired with a warm pastry.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Appointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appointment. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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