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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
In his previous vocation as a real estate developer, Trump became familiar with the things that make a building more than merely functional but surpassingly beautiful.
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Peter Tonguette, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
Her vocation requires the skill of transformation and self-abnegation, as well as a receptiveness to language and emotion not her own.
—Jordan Kisner, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2025
They were reminded, over and over, that their job was a vocation, one with a professional code: No matter who the passengers were, flight attendants were in charge of the cabin, responsible for safety in the air.
—Mckenzie Funk, ProPublica, 1 Apr. 2025
For Tuchel, this is not a vocation, just a job, and only an 18-month one at that.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
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Peter Tonguette, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
Her vocation requires the skill of transformation and self-abnegation, as well as a receptiveness to language and emotion not her own.
—Jordan Kisner, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2025
They were reminded, over and over, that their job was a vocation, one with a professional code: No matter who the passengers were, flight attendants were in charge of the cabin, responsible for safety in the air.
—Mckenzie Funk, ProPublica, 1 Apr. 2025
For Tuchel, this is not a vocation, just a job, and only an 18-month one at that.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocation
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In 2022, the family launched their reality TV show, Mathis Family Matters, which gave a glimpse into the family’s professions and relationships.—
Makena Gera,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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So this was not a day when Wilshere questioned the wisdom of the mad profession of football management?—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Some interviews mimic college fraternity hazing practices and are biased, inconsistent and inefficient, according to some leaders.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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And Jews were excluded from many fraternities and from leadership positions in other campus organizations.—
Jonathan Zimmerman,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2025
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In the first week of its occupation, some 50 desperate women arrived at Ms. Banyere’s doorstep.—
Sophie Neiman,
Christian Science Monitor,
23 Apr. 2025
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The Obama administration refused to recognize Russia’s control of the territory, and in 2018, the first Trump administration reaffirmed that position, calling for Russia to end its occupation.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
23 Apr. 2025
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Barron joins a cornerback corps that includes Riley Moss and reigning NFL defensive player of the year Pat Surtain II.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2025
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As the world prepares for a day of both solace and celebration, here's a better look at the Swiss Guard, the independent military corps that's been protecting the Catholic pope since the 1500s.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The untitled 1981 work hasn’t been seen publicly in 36 years.—
Daniel Cassady for ARTnews,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2025
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His work involved securing software using AI to find and close any loopholes where someone could exploit a vulnerability in the code.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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The central bank can raise or lower short-term interest rates as a way to promote maximum employment and price stability.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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But Monday’s press conference focused more on efforts to stabilize employment.—
Evelyn Cheng,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Vocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocation. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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