1
as in profession
the activity by which one regularly makes a living
finally made sculpting her vocation instead of just a hobby
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as in fraternity
the body of people in a profession or field of activity
she says that although she respects certain journalists, she despises the vocation politics has its honest and its dishonest practitioners, just like any other vocation
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Recent Examples of vocation
That church, the Basílica de San José de Flores, has an engraving marking the date when Francis received his vocation, while in the confessional — September 21, 1953.
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David Culver, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
Not all vocations are designed to provide for us financially.
—Brittney Van Matre, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Once a vocation that was passed down through families, funeral services are attracting more first-generation students, such as her and Strovers.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
In this slice-of-life portrait, Chen shows how childhood experiences can shape someone, illustrating how a childhood passion might expand their horizons without necessarily becoming a lifelong vocation.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 29 Mar. 2025
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David Culver, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
Not all vocations are designed to provide for us financially.
—Brittney Van Matre, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Once a vocation that was passed down through families, funeral services are attracting more first-generation students, such as her and Strovers.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
In this slice-of-life portrait, Chen shows how childhood experiences can shape someone, illustrating how a childhood passion might expand their horizons without necessarily becoming a lifelong vocation.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocation
Noun
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The dental profession agrees fluoride prevents cavities.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 May 2025
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In terms of creating legitimacy for the profession, the guild is also looking at establishing accreditation for certain creators and establishing a database called Hue, similar to IMDB, to display their work.—
Manisha Krishnan,
Wired News,
9 May 2025
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Mason Greve, of Valparaiso, commuted for his first three years and lived in a fraternity house his final year.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2025
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Worn by graduating seniors, athletes, and fraternity members, varsity jackets have long been a fashionable choice for bold expression on campus.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In a little over a month, the Polish Army was defeated, and the country of Poland came under Nazi and Soviet occupation.—
Paul Hockenos,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 May 2025
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Vita's Ukrainian mother (my grandmother) survived as an orphan for two years under German occupation and barely evaded being carted off to Germany to work as a forced laborer.—
Sasha Vasilyuk,
Time,
8 May 2025
Noun
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There’s the annual National Independence Day Parade on Constitution Avenue, where drum corps and bands march alongside floats in front of hundreds of thousands of spectators.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
5 May 2025
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Tyreek Maddox-Williams, a 2016 graduate, briefly joined the Eagles’ linebacker corps during the 2023 training camp.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Noun
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After his ordination, Prevost went to work as a missionary Peru.—
May 8,
CBS News,
9 May 2025
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His pastoral work and multicultural background resonated with Pope Francis, who brought Prevost to the Vatican in 2023.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Phyllis Hope Stitt, 61, worked at the Employment Development Department as an employment program representative, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2025
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Tony had just returned to employment at the store, freshly sober and needing a job.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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“Vocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocation. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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