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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
Recession hair has recently taken off on TikTok among folks who, thanks to the worrisome nature of the economy, are looking to cut back on their salon appointments without entirely giving up the idea of dyeing their hair.
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Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 9 May 2025
In 2023, Beijing installed another bishop to lead the Diocese of Shanghai without consulting the Vatican, though Francis later recognized the appointment.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Prior to the conclave, religious experts told PEOPLE that the appointment of an American pope was unlikely.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 8 May 2025
Prevost, who’s also a Peruvian citizen, was considered a main contender for the papacy due to his close relationship with Francis and his appointment as prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, a key leadership role within the Roman Curia.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 8 May 2025
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Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 9 May 2025
In 2023, Beijing installed another bishop to lead the Diocese of Shanghai without consulting the Vatican, though Francis later recognized the appointment.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Prior to the conclave, religious experts told PEOPLE that the appointment of an American pope was unlikely.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 8 May 2025
Prevost, who’s also a Peruvian citizen, was considered a main contender for the papacy due to his close relationship with Francis and his appointment as prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, a key leadership role within the Roman Curia.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appointment
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Speaking to thousands of members of the media from around the world who covered his election and the death of his predecessor, Pope Francis, Leo also called for the release of reporters jailed for doing their jobs.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Their appearance comes days after the White House fired the director of the copyright office, Shira Perlmutter, who had held the job since 2020.—
Kate Knibbs,
Wired News,
12 May 2025
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Starting on May 1, Typhoon Lagoon opened, and will remain open through fall (closing date not yet announced).—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
12 May 2025
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Gonsolin has looked like his old self through three starts in his return from Tommy John surgery, with Sunday perhaps his strongest outing to date.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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The Rafael Devers-Red Sox saga I’ve been surprised by Devers’ reactions every time he’s been asked to change positions.—
Jim Bowden,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Uber’s new features come as the company accelerates its leadership position in the ride-sharing market and seeks to offer more affordable alternatives for users.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
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The process of selecting a new pope involves a papal conclave, a private election held behind closed doors of Vatican City's Sistine Chapel where 135 cardinals vote on who will serve as the next the head of the Catholic Church.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Karol Nawrocki, the presidential candidate backed by Poland’s main nationalist opposition party in a presidential election on May 18, met Trump this week.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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Already Baltic governments have encouraged their citizens to stock enough food in their home to weather an emergency, and to have plans for rendezvous outside the capitals.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
7 May 2025
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On May 2, Venus will collide with dreamy Neptune, adding a layer of idealism and passion to romantic experiences Comments Get ready for a cosmic rendezvous!—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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These posts come amid serious legal allegations levied against West earlier this year.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
5 May 2025
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The post came just weeks after Pope Francis died on April 21.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
4 May 2025
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An early sign of that was furniture costs, which rose 1.5% in April.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
13 May 2025
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This one's made for busy multitaskers, parents, pet owners, and anyone who’s over-bending under furniture or chasing dust bunnies.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
13 May 2025
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Here’s my exact approach to helping teens quickly, painlessly complete their missing assignments.—
Cyndy Etler,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2025
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Lowder suffered the loss in both, losing his start in Arizona to Clayton Kershaw, who was on a rehab assignment for the Los Angeles Dodgers.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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“Appointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appointment. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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