1
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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2
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
Christopher Robertson does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
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Christopher Robertson, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2025
Still, Molina’s tenure overlaps with the council’s deadline to make transportation board appointments.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2025
Health systems, such as NYU Langone Health, have posted notices on their websites warning patients that virtual appointments cannot be scheduled.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2025
Ally Marshall will spend the next few months resting and going to various therapy appointments.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
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Christopher Robertson, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2025
Still, Molina’s tenure overlaps with the council’s deadline to make transportation board appointments.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2025
Health systems, such as NYU Langone Health, have posted notices on their websites warning patients that virtual appointments cannot be scheduled.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2025
Ally Marshall will spend the next few months resting and going to various therapy appointments.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appointment
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The rankings were determined by various factors such as crime rates, public schools, cost of living, job opportunities, health statistics and local amenities, including access to bars and restaurants, according to Niche.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Oct. 2025
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Some employers like Google, Microsoft, and EY have all offered high-level jobs to applicants without degrees, focusing on work experience and special credentialing.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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In 2023, Osbourne announced the cancellation of his 2023 tour dates due to a spinal injury that prevented him from touring.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Undoubtedly, there are players with potential and talent at Tuchel’s disposal, but very little valuable experience in a position that requires more maturity and discipline.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The company is establishing the Accessibility Council and creating new roles, including outreach positions that will collaborate with communities who advocate for disability inclusion.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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Hundreds of thousands of the paper’s readers abandoned it last year when Bezos decided not to endorse in the presidential election and to overhaul the opinion section.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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From coverage of the Tennessee Three expulsion votes to the mayoral election and local development, we are deeply invested in the stories that shape our region.—
Nashville Tennessean,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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These include the technical challenges of making safe rendezvous in orbit and the economic challenge of making refueling systems and servicing platforms cost-effective.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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Sean Penn, though, didn’t need to leave his house for such a rendezvous.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Publicly, all seemed well between the couple; Kidman celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary on June 25 with an Instagram post showing the actress resting her head on her husband's shoulders in a dressing room.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Oct. 2025
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The group also included a video from 2015 in their post showing Ahmad Manasra, who was 13 at the time.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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There are still deep discounts in each one, spanning big-ticket purchases like mattresses and vacuums to decor including sculptural furniture and glassware under $100.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
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Scoop up outdoor furniture, cookware sets, hair care products, home goods like throw blankets and bed sheets, and much more with impressively low prices—from $2.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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This story was edited by general assignment editor Carol Ritchie and managing editor Vickie Walton-James.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
8 Oct. 2025
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While on assignment, CIA Case Officer Erica Ambler (Biel) suffers a devastating injury, waking up without her memories in custody at a supermax prison for the world’s deadliest spies.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Appointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appointment. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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