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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
The site encourages patients to check back for updates about scheduling an appointment.
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
Those looking to make vaccination appointments can go to the California Department of Public Health’s website; retail pharmacies such as CVS, Walgreens, Ride Aid and Safeway; and health clinics like Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health, UC Davis Health, Dignity Health and Mercy Medical Group.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The changes included the appointment of new personnel in senior positions, as well as a restructuring of operations.
—Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Women's Sports Foundation Elevating The Foundation’s Legacy With media coverage of women’s sports reaching all-time highs and a wave of new professional leagues popping up in the last five years, Rushton’s appointment signals WSF’s intent to capitalize on the industry’s momentum.
—Caroline Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
Those looking to make vaccination appointments can go to the California Department of Public Health’s website; retail pharmacies such as CVS, Walgreens, Ride Aid and Safeway; and health clinics like Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health, UC Davis Health, Dignity Health and Mercy Medical Group.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The changes included the appointment of new personnel in senior positions, as well as a restructuring of operations.
—Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Women's Sports Foundation Elevating The Foundation’s Legacy With media coverage of women’s sports reaching all-time highs and a wave of new professional leagues popping up in the last five years, Rushton’s appointment signals WSF’s intent to capitalize on the industry’s momentum.
—Caroline Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appointment
Noun
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Seventy-six percent described providing multiple lines of care as almost like a full-time job.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Want to stand out, grow your network, and get more job opportunities?—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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On September 5, the Friends actress was spotted enjoying a New York City date night with her boyfriend, Jim Cutis.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
9 Sep. 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 juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Barrett's clear statement on the 22nd Amendment carries significant weight given her position on the Supreme Court, which would likely be asked to rule on any attempt to circumvent the two-term limit.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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At home, consciously shape algorithm interactions to reflect your preferences and ethical positions.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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With less than two months out to Election Day, this year's elections -- ranging from hot-button mayoral and gubernatorial contests to a vote over new congressional maps -- are set to ramp up as candidates begin to make their final pitches to voters.—
Grace Sandman,
ABC News,
8 Sep. 2025
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The county Board of Supervisors directed the changes in response to concerns that had long existed for a small faction of grassroots activists but took on new fervor after the 2024 election — when voters installed three new Republican members of the board.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The pair's progenitors engaged in a rendezvous that stripped off the outer layers of proto-Charon to create a disk of icy debris.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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So Greenlight is the site of many of our rendezvous.—
James Factora,
Them.,
29 Aug. 2025
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Ukraine's air force said in a post to Telegram that Russia launched 810 drones and 13 missiles into the country in the latest barrage, of which 747 drones and four missiles were shot down.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
7 Sep. 2025
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Gabby Provenzano rose at the near post and powered home a header from point-blank range in the 81st minute, assisted by Sabrina McNeill’s cross off a corner.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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Leather furniture or clothing will crack and discolor due to environmental reasons, and rugs of any fabric will deteriorate and fall victim to moths, bugs, and birds looking for a dark, cool space.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
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This worked nicely in my open living room and now serves as the focal point of the space, with a set of two accent chairs completing the floating furniture layout.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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Sophie Carson is a general assignment reporter who reports on religion and faith, immigrants and refugees and more.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Buried in nearly 700 pages of evidence photos, the Idaho State Police released a trove of Kohberger's homework assignments from his Pullman, Washington, apartment.—
Sasha Pezenik,
ABC News,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Appointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appointment. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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