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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
Kateb’s appointment comes amid Skylar’s total reinvention.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
Her appointment was announced in September 2024 and her debut collection was shown in March 2025.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 8 July 2025
The Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association has announced the appointment of Teresa (Teri) Wallace as treasurer to the board, according to a release.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025
The court ruled 6-3 in finding that the task force members are inferior officers, whose appointment by the head of Health and Human Services is consistent with the Constitution's Appointments Clause.
—June 27, CBS News, 27 June 2025
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
Her appointment was announced in September 2024 and her debut collection was shown in March 2025.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 8 July 2025
The Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association has announced the appointment of Teresa (Teri) Wallace as treasurer to the board, according to a release.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025
The court ruled 6-3 in finding that the task force members are inferior officers, whose appointment by the head of Health and Human Services is consistent with the Constitution's Appointments Clause.
—June 27, CBS News, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appointment
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Younger generations are being prepared to be worker bees — for jobs that are disappearing.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Photograph: Amazon Chi Original Ceramic Flat Iron $100 $46 (54% off) Amazon $100 Ulta Like a Honda Accord, this no-frills Chi straightener is reliable, timeless, and gets the job done—now just $50.—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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More manicure inspo: Now, watch Madelyn Cline's cover shoot: Follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
11 July 2025
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The early childhood development nonprofit was notified that incoming grants would be awarded this summer, but the exact date was unknown, CEO and President Kara Waddell said in a statement in May.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 July 2025
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Mark the names Billy Carlson, Eli Willits and JoJo Parker, all straight outta high school at that position.—
Greg Cote
July 13,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
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Haliburton is expected to be sidelined for the entire 2025-26 season, raising questions about whether the Pacers would be in a position to compete for a championship in the near future.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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Trump alleged the poll amounted to election interference and a violation of the Iowa Consumer Fraud Act.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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New data from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission found that the 2020 presidential election remains a high-water mark for vote by mail usage in a nationwide election.—
Ashley Lopez,
NPR,
1 July 2025
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There was Fritz’s late night rendezvous with Mpetshi Perricard, which was stopped at two sets all because of Wimbledon’s late night curfew.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Ultimately, if Rubin or another facility manages to spot an interstellar object fortuitously poised to pass relatively close to Earth, astronomers might even be able to gain an extremely close-up view via a spacecraft rendezvous.—
Nora Bradford,
Scientific American,
3 July 2025
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The episode came as the government was forced to U-Turn on cutting welfare benefits for millions of disabled people, after a rebellion from MPs that has raised questions over how long Reeves or even Prime Minister Keir Starmer might last in their posts.—
Oliver Eagleton,
Time,
5 July 2025
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In April 2025, Pascale Hutton, who plays Rosemary Coulter, shared a post on Instagram posing with her on-screen husband, Kavan Smith, who portrays Leland Coulter, and their fictional daughter, Marigold.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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Tariffs may soon add to the appeal of second-hand furniture.—
Elaine Pofeldt,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Not to mention how one too many pieces of original wood furniture became the victim of a can of light pink paint and distressing techniques.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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Bregman skipped a rehab assignment to return quicker as the team enters an important stretch in the schedule against a slew of winning teams, including Tampa Bay, which began the day just ahead of Boston in the division standings.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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But her assignment takes a dark turn after discovering chilling autobiographical notes.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
11 July 2025
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“Appointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appointment. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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