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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
In 2018, Francis’ papacy saw another historic development: a joint accord between China and the Vatican agreed to a compromise on the appointment of bishops, a sign of willingness to share Catholic authority.
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Chad De Guzman, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
Getting a prescription in person or through a telehealth appointment is possible.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 25 Apr. 2025
Any member of Catholic clergy can be a cardinal but the appointment is traditionally reserved for high-ranking clergy such as bishops and archbishops.
—Christopher Watson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2025
The first step is to call the office at 913-599-5000 to schedule an appointment.
—Archway Homes, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2025
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Chad De Guzman, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
Getting a prescription in person or through a telehealth appointment is possible.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 25 Apr. 2025
Any member of Catholic clergy can be a cardinal but the appointment is traditionally reserved for high-ranking clergy such as bishops and archbishops.
—Christopher Watson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2025
The first step is to call the office at 913-599-5000 to schedule an appointment.
—Archway Homes, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appointment
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Wearing his trusty tape measure around his neck, Mancinelli said he had not yet been formally commissioned by the Vatican but was busy preparing for the prestige job, working on his sewing machine as well as hand stitching robes.—
Chiara Rodriquez,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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After a succession of dismissals for drinking on the job, Jack finally moved the family to Dixon, Illinois, when Dutch was eight or nine.—
Richard D. Mahoney,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Apr. 2025
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Wild bees are emerging earlier This kind of shift in timing is already happening with bees in the U.S. Studies have shown that the date wild bees emerge in the U.S. has shifted by 10.4 days earlier over the past 130 years, and the pace is accelerating.—
Courtney McGinnis,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2025
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Across the Atlantic, the European Commission reinstated a 50% tariff on American whiskey from the same date—retaliatory measures linked to U.S. steel and aluminum duties—casting uncertainty over transatlantic spirits flows.—
Andy Vasoyan,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Those details shared in the second chat included the flight schedules for the F/A-18 Hornets involved in the pending attack on Houthi positions, according to the officials.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2025
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The government says that the judge should order Google to stop making third-party payments to phone makers like Apple that ensure its default search position.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2025
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Durbin's retirement leaves an opening in Senate Democratic leadership at a time when the party is searching for new leaders to chart its direction in the wake of the 2024 presidential election, when Republicans kept control of the House and flipped the Senate and White House.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Canada’s national election is a test case, and the outcome will speak volumes. Follow me on Twitter.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The various factions all converge as Walker negotiates a rendezvous with the extremely wary Mia, which is interrupted by dirty cops, followed by wave upon wave of gun- and blade-wielding Chinese gangsters.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2025
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Nick has gone radio silent since his last rendezvous with Mark, and June is the only one who can get him back onside.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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The payoff on a college degree stands near its all-time high, the economists report in an April 16 post from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Every detail matters to us, from key political figures influencing the subject to blog updates and speaking notes from agency heads’ recent posts and events.—
Jacob Orrin,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Robb Report challenged some of the most exciting names across a spectrum of creative fields—watches, jewelry, fashion, architecture, furniture, yachts, music, and even cars—to dream up original EVs that push beyond today’s production models.—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2025
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Carpets, area rugs, upholstered furniture, and fabric wall decorations go a long way to absorbing sound in rooms.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2025
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With the 6-foot-6 Jackson taking on the toughest assignments each night and full-court pressing the league’s top perimeter scorers, the Bucks had found a way to ugly up games with their defense and beat the league’s best.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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While some gig economy workers value the flexibility that short-term assignments offer, others may want to enjoy the stability of having a full-time role.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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“Appointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appointment. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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