by appointment
idiom
: by an agreement to meet at a particular time
The doctor sees patients by appointment only.
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Long-Sharp Gallery is moving its art out in phases throughout the month and is only open by appointment.
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Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 4 Sep. 2025
Visit the Ted Moorehead Lagoon House Open to the public by appointment, Ted Moorehead Lagoon House is the place to go to learn more about the gorgeous natural ecosystem and lagoon in Palm Bay.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
In fact, the Jackson County Historical Society, which offers tours by appointment, is one of the building’s main tenants now.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
Because Escapology would welcome customers by appointment only and has franchise data supporting its low demand for parking, city staff supports both the conditional use and parking variance, said Therese Egner, with the planning services team.
—Marie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025
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Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 4 Sep. 2025
Visit the Ted Moorehead Lagoon House Open to the public by appointment, Ted Moorehead Lagoon House is the place to go to learn more about the gorgeous natural ecosystem and lagoon in Palm Bay.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
In fact, the Jackson County Historical Society, which offers tours by appointment, is one of the building’s main tenants now.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
Because Escapology would welcome customers by appointment only and has franchise data supporting its low demand for parking, city staff supports both the conditional use and parking variance, said Therese Egner, with the planning services team.
—Marie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025
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“By appointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20appointment. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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