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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
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Duncan Wanblad, chief executive of Anglo, will take the top job and Anglo Teck while Teck’s chief executive Jonathan Price, will be his deputy.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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That’s when Billy Napier accepted the Florida job.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
10 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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Modi was responding to a post by Trump on Truth Social, which said that New Delhi and Washington were continuing negotiations to address the trade barriers between both nations.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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See rules for Competitive Wordle toward the end of this post.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
10 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 11 Sep. 2025.
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