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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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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
Currently, the charter does not authorize the mayor to make interim appointments of appointive and administrative officers to vacant positions.
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Christina Hall, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Those participating must bring a form of identification and make an appointment ahead of time.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Nov. 2025
Residents can still use benefits and attend WIC appointments during the shutdown, and should contact their local WIC office with further questions, the agency said.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Shaw-naé pushed for an in-person appointment, and the doctor obliged.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
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Christina Hall, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Those participating must bring a form of identification and make an appointment ahead of time.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Nov. 2025
Residents can still use benefits and attend WIC appointments during the shutdown, and should contact their local WIC office with further questions, the agency said.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Shaw-naé pushed for an in-person appointment, and the doctor obliged.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appointment
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Essentially, your job is to compile a paper trail that proves your chain of heritage going back to your grandparent is intact.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Nov. 2025
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The head of the air traffic controllers union emphasized this week that the controllers were not walking off the job as part of an organized protest and were committed to their work.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
11 Nov. 2025
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Check out the dates behind Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party below.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
10 Nov. 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.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Cavaliers appeared to be in good position to escape with the win in regulation after forward Evan Mobley hit an above-the-break three-pointer off an assist from forward De’Andre Hunter to give Cleveland a two-point advantage.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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There’s a world in which both these positions—and their constituencies—can coexist.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
11 Nov. 2025
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What about the group winning a democratic election in 2006?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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There have been a few instances since the election, Geller says, where clients have wondered ahead of a trip how they’ll be received abroad.—
Terry Ward,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Producer Yung Willis’ electronic flourishes and subdued log drums help soundtrack Jiggy’s late-night rendezvous.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
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Upon its rendezvous with the ISS, HTV-X carried out a series of test maneuvers, including a retreat-from-station procedure and systems checks ahead of spacecraft capture.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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The post also included two group photos of the couple, with one featuring Alba flashing a peace sign.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Nov. 2025
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The Boise Police Department said late in the afternoon in a post on X that a pedestrian was hit near the corner of Harrison Boulevard and Ada Street, and said the juvenile had injuries that appeared to be life-threatening and was taken to a local hospital.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Nov. 2025
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The slim design lays flat to reach under furniture and swivels easily around corners, while an LCD screen tracks suction power, alerts, and battery life.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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The irobot Roomba saves space with its mini home base and utilizes smart technology to map out a space and clean in precise rows while avoiding furniture.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
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Daniel McFadin is a general assignment reporter who has been with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette since October 2022.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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The 29-year-old outfielder left the Baltimore organization last offseason after just one big-league plate appearance, but returned in a waiver claim in August after he was designated for assignment by the San Francisco Giants.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Appointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appointment. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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