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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
The New York Post first reported on Srugo’s possible appointment.
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
In an interview with People around the time the book came out, Knowles emphasized the importance of never skipping mammogram appointments.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2025
The Durango arrests come days after a Parker teacher and her family were detained during a routine check-in appointment in Centennial, despite having legal authorization to live and work in the United States.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
Until further notice, please call 1-844-917-6325 to schedule an appointment.
—Detroit Free Press Staff, Freep.com, 28 Oct. 2025
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
In an interview with People around the time the book came out, Knowles emphasized the importance of never skipping mammogram appointments.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2025
The Durango arrests come days after a Parker teacher and her family were detained during a routine check-in appointment in Centennial, despite having legal authorization to live and work in the United States.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
Until further notice, please call 1-844-917-6325 to schedule an appointment.
—Detroit Free Press Staff, Freep.com, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appointment
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Duffy had been angling to hold on to the NASA job, according to media reports.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Ausberry was promoted to the interim job in Woodward’s place, and the board gave him the authority to lead the coaching hire.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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With the assistance of more than 400 philanthropic leaders and influential leaders, Power Lunch has raised over $33 million to date, to provide nourishing meals to New York City’s aging population.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
4 Nov. 2025
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For instance, all of the people named Sexiest Man Alive are marked for death at a later date.—
Choire Sicha,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Regulatory filings from Monday reveal that Michael Burry, the esteemed short seller known for his big bet against the subprime mortgage market in 2008, has taken out a short position in both Palantir and Nvidia.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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This year, the actor Jonathan Bailey was named to the honorary unpaid position.—
Choire Sicha,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Writing for the 4-3 majority of the court, Justice Shawn Womack overturned a decision by 16th Judicial Circuit Judge Holly Meyer requiring the Cleburne County Clerk to count the signatures on the petition and certify the measure, which had initially been pushed for the 2024 election.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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The election results could spur one party to reach a deal sooner rather than later, clearing the way for federal employees and benefits to be paid again.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 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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On Tuesday, Hulu announced that the hit series starring Selena Gomez, Martin Short, and Steve Martin was renewed for a sixth season, and that after five chapters in New York (plus a rendezvous in California for Season Four), the next mystery would unravel in London.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
28 Oct. 2025
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The latest in the back-and-forth came on Tuesday evening, when Durant responded to a post on X about Green’s comments.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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The post 9/11 blunders in which Cheney played a part can be tied to the rise of ISIS, perennial instability in the Middle East, the migrant crisis and the crushing debt burden ($38 trillion and counting) that looms over the US economy.—
Ben Wedeman,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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The best furniture deals include a timeless nightstand, a handy media console, and round nesting tables that are perfect for styling.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Oct. 2025
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The unbeatable sale ends at midnight, when prices on furniture, decor, and bedding will jump back up.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 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,
30 Oct. 2025
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The film also birthed one of the best horror heroines in the genre's history in the form of Angela (Manuela Velasco), a TV reporter on a seemingly ordinary assignment following a group of firefighters on a night call at a Barcelona apartment building.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Appointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appointment. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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