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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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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
The appointment was unprecedented, since the Border Patrol chief position had long been filled by career agency officials.
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Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 14 May 2026
According to Spilsbury, the number of new director appointments declined sharply in the first quarter, down from an average of 400 seats to closer to 200.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 14 May 2026
If after 30 days no one comes forward, Biancardi said that the council could make the appointment.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
His appointment came amid reports that Sycamore Partners is preparing for a potential London IPO for Boots, which could come as early as next year.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
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Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 14 May 2026
According to Spilsbury, the number of new director appointments declined sharply in the first quarter, down from an average of 400 seats to closer to 200.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 14 May 2026
If after 30 days no one comes forward, Biancardi said that the council could make the appointment.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
His appointment came amid reports that Sycamore Partners is preparing for a potential London IPO for Boots, which could come as early as next year.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appointment
Noun
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Next time let’s do our job and bring it to my front door REAL TIME.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
25 May 2026
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Rudd has previously spoken candidly about working odd jobs in the '90s while pursuing his dream of being a working actor.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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On that note, one emotional highlight to date was the presentation of an unannounced honorary Palme to John Travolta.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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The rest of Wilson’s 2026 includes dates for her Whirlwind World Tour and Chris Stapleton's All-American Road Show tour.—
Mark Gray,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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This puts the content in a front-and-center position.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Berkshire almost never reveals who makes buy and sell decisions for individual stocks, but the rule of thumb had been Warren Buffett handled the larger positions, and one of the two (now one) portfolio managers were responsible for the smaller positions.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
23 May 2026
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An election with democratic conditions would take between seven and nine months of planning, Machado said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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Some of these requirements include free and fair elections, the rule of law, an independent judiciary, equal rights, separation of powers, accountability of leaders, political pluralism, a free press, majority rule tempered by minority rights and thoughtful citizen participation.—
Steven D. Reske,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Read on to see a selection of gorgeous photos of the cosmic rendezvous, captured from around the world.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
20 May 2026
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Here's everything to know about the Psyche spacecraft's rendezvous with Mars.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The trip will also include celebrating the 640th anniversary of the Treaty of Windsor, the social media post said.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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Moreover, glycerin retains moisture for hours post-application—in turn, supplying dewy radiance throughout the day while keeping dryness at bay.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
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About eight teens could be seen throwing punches and hurling restaurant furniture at one another as innocent bystanders huddled for safety in a corner of the establishment.—
Louis Casiano , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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The outdoor furniture includes a black metal frame and swing arms, a fabric canopy and a cushioned brown wicker-style seat.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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Her assignment was to help the Gaza Health Ministry restore access to health care in the north, where Israeli attacks had flattened nearly every building in sight.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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The three-year varsity starter understood the assignment.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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“Appointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appointment. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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