1
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
Vance said there are constitutional questions surrounding special counsel appointments, who aren't confirmed by the Senate as assistant attorneys general are.
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Bart Jansen, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Jennifer Singh does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
—Jennifer Singh, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
Best of all, none of these require last-minute tailoring appointments, which is a win in my book.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
Until further notice, please call 1-844-917-6325 to schedule an appointment.
—Detroit Free Press Staff, Freep.com, 8 Jan. 2026
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Bart Jansen, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Jennifer Singh does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
—Jennifer Singh, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
Best of all, none of these require last-minute tailoring appointments, which is a win in my book.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
Until further notice, please call 1-844-917-6325 to schedule an appointment.
—Detroit Free Press Staff, Freep.com, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appointment
Noun
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But again, as of late, Jalen has been doing a great job of making plays for us.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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The TikTok guy will even teach you how to use the tools required for the job.—
Nolan Finley The Detroit News,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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The host noted the date of the insurrection, following President Joe Biden's win over Trump in the 2020 election for president, early on.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
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All prize claims must be submitted within 180 days of the drawing date for draw games.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
7 Jan. 2026
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Jimenez’s link-up role for Fulham is visible in his passing solar system, which shows the distance of his passes, the most common players receiving them and their average positions when doing so.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Moore was subsequently fired from his position as head football coach, which prosecutors said prompted him to show up at her home.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Mahan burst onto the local political scene in 2020 with his election to the City Council, only to become mayor three years later.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Blaylock remains on the city council for the time being, but a special election is expected to pick a successor, who will finish out the remainder of his term.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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Smaller models simulate long-range approaches, while larger, high-fidelity replicas like the one shown are used to test the most delicate, close-range phases of a rendezvous.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
30 Dec. 2025
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Though Rachel arrives under the guise of a recent customer with a follow-up question for her shoe salesman, she's actually arrived to share a steamy rendezvous with Marty.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
23 Dec. 2025
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In a YouTube video, the company also highlights a workflow spanning data collection, model post-training, and deployment, supported by professional post-training services.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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The comment section of the reality TV star's post was flooded with congratulatory messages, while Sutherland has not yet shared the baby announcement on his social media.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Kings Mountain facility, west of Charlotte in Gaston County, will handle e-commerce orders for large items such as televisions, furniture, and appliances.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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Overflowing with furniture and decor to breathe new life into your home and make any room tidier, there are so many helpful pieces worth buying.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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His most recent assignment with PBSO was working in Lake Worth Beach’s downtown as a liaison between businesses and the department, Jody Alu said.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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Police officers receive assignments and special instruction from higher ranking officers who also review the police officer’s work.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
January 8,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Appointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appointment. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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