by appointment
idiom
: by an agreement to meet at a particular time
The doctor sees patients by appointment only.
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Her presentation style is elegant in its simplicity—a young, independent name, Allen has stayed clear of expensive runway productions and instead insists on showing her collections by appointment.
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José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
For anyone whose pets aren't microchipped, MADACC offers $30 microchip services by appointment.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Showings of the underground structure are by appointment only, and proof of funds is required.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
The Couture Edit Our next stop is Moji Farhat Vintage, a showroom open since 2018 which operates by appointment only from a second-floor apartment not far from the Paris Opera.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
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José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
For anyone whose pets aren't microchipped, MADACC offers $30 microchip services by appointment.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Showings of the underground structure are by appointment only, and proof of funds is required.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
The Couture Edit Our next stop is Moji Farhat Vintage, a showroom open since 2018 which operates by appointment only from a second-floor apartment not far from the Paris Opera.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for by appointment
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“By appointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20appointment. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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