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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
Taub applied to be a commissioner of the South Broward Hospital District when there was an open position in early 2020, but did not receive the appointment at that time.
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Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
Through the app, veterans can refill and track prescriptions, communicate securely with their VA health care team, review upcoming appointments and access vaccination records.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Pirro's appointment marks a notable shift from Martin, who lacked prosecutorial experience, to someone with extensive courtroom background.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Aug. 2025
Until every one of us has a spa at home and a standing appointment with Dr. Dennis Gross, Vogue editors will continue to rely on the best beauty tools for a fresh-from-the-salon (or dermatologist’s-office!) glow.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2025
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Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
Through the app, veterans can refill and track prescriptions, communicate securely with their VA health care team, review upcoming appointments and access vaccination records.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Pirro's appointment marks a notable shift from Martin, who lacked prosecutorial experience, to someone with extensive courtroom background.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Aug. 2025
Until every one of us has a spa at home and a standing appointment with Dr. Dennis Gross, Vogue editors will continue to rely on the best beauty tools for a fresh-from-the-salon (or dermatologist’s-office!) glow.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appointment
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Fitzgerald, also 27, lost his starting job after struggling mightily to start the season and could find himself in competition with Koss next spring to become the Giants’ utilityman.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2025
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But here’s the truth: no one has a right to a government job.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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The Bad Guys 2 has earned $51.6 million domestically and $44.1 million internationally for a worldwide box office tally of $95.7 million to date against an $80 million budget before prints and advertising costs, per The Numbers.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Hooper, 25, has long been picked out as one of the UFC's most promising prospects and is riding a five-win streak ahead of facing 'The Great', who's not far from being his toughest task to date.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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On a side note, Sey is the founder of XX-XY Athletics, whose mission is to protect women’s and girl’s sports from the inclusion of transgender athletes, a position with which 80% of Americans agree, though no other athletic brand has publicly taken a position on the controversial issue.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Boone’s squad is still fortunate enough to be in playoff position, as the Yankees are in possession of the third and final Wild Card spot.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
6 Aug. 2025
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His visit comes as the Trump administration pushes to redraw congressional maps ahead of next year's elections.—
Brittany Carloni,
IndyStar,
7 Aug. 2025
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Bryant Bailey's sister co-chairs Cincinnati Democratic Committee Bryant Bailey's sister, Christie Bryant Kuhns, co-chairs the Cincinnati Democratic Committee of the Hamilton County Democratic Party, which endorses and supports Democrats in Cincinnati elections.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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What's more, Venus and Jupiter's cosmic rendezvous should take place against a backdrop of bright stars – including Orion, Taurus, Gemini and Sirius, according to NASA.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 2025
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Practicing for the moon Selected with NASA's second group of astronauts in 1962, Lovell first launched aboard Gemini 7, the first mission to include a rendezvous with another crewed spacecraft (Gemini 6).—
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
9 Aug. 2025
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The Walking Dead actress' death was also announced in a post on her Instagram account.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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President Donald Trump announced the trade deal with Japan last month in a Truth Social post, setting tariff rates at 15%, down from his earlier threats of 25%.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Throughout, the owners have imbued the home with personal touches, particularly regional art and furniture.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
5 Aug. 2025
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Cantilevers can be formed into beams or slabs and are used in everything from bridges and balconies to canopies and furniture.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
4 Aug. 2025
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Sasaki is expected to face hitters for three simulated innings on Friday at Dodger Stadium, then head out on a minor-league rehab assignment.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 Aug. 2025
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Per the district’s presentation at Monday’s school board meeting, assignments are posted to Google Classroom or emailed, and staff are available via email or Google Classroom.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Appointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appointment. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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