1
as in betrothal
the act or state of being engaged to be married
the fun couple recently announced their engagement
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as in appointment
an agreement to be present at a specified time and place
a lifelong practice of marking all of my engagements on a weekly calendar
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as in employment
the state of being provided with a paying job
his engagement as a caddie at the golf club was his first work experience
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Recent Examples of engagement
The limited engagement production features scenic design by Studio Bent, costumes by Sarah Laux, lighting by Cha See, sound design by Caroline Eng and music by Isobel Waller-Bridge.
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Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Here’s a look at those other highlights of the month in metro Phoenix concerts, from Diana Ross playing two very special engagements at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino to Patti Lupone at Highlands Church for Arizona Musicfest.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Expands to select markets on February 6 and nationally throughout Black History Month with a number of in-person appearances at key engagements in Southern markets.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 1 Feb. 2026
Following the wane of 1960s counterculture, the oppositional stance to advertising gave way gradually to more playful forms of engagement.
—Michael Cowan, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
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Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Here’s a look at those other highlights of the month in metro Phoenix concerts, from Diana Ross playing two very special engagements at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino to Patti Lupone at Highlands Church for Arizona Musicfest.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Expands to select markets on February 6 and nationally throughout Black History Month with a number of in-person appearances at key engagements in Southern markets.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 1 Feb. 2026
Following the wane of 1960s counterculture, the oppositional stance to advertising gave way gradually to more playful forms of engagement.
—Michael Cowan, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engagement
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Thus, Edward’s choice of ring sweetly honors the couple’s half-decade of dating before getting engaged, the joy of their betrothal, and their hope for their future together.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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But the line between celebrating and capitalizing on the betrothal — or any other pop culture moment — can be tough for brands to balance.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
27 Aug. 2025
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Mon Lumière was built as a smart, cost-efficient alternative that complements professional dermatology treatments and supports consistency between appointments.—
William Jones
January 29,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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The companies provide rides to medical appointments for Medicaid members at no cost to the patients, and in a nine-county region around Denver, they’re coordinated by a broker.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
29 Jan. 2026
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Work, employment, or career (36%), the economy (33%), and parents’ mental health (33%) rounded out the top five biggest stress sources in the report.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
3 Feb. 2026
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Iger’s most recent employment contract expires at the end of 2026 and it would have been widely seen as a failure of leadership if the board did not have a successor in place well before.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2026
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Kickoff times and broadcast information for all of Pitt's games will be announced at a later date.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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But the momentum extended to the mid-market, too, with Bonhams seeing its strongest week of modern and contemporary art sales to date.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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American treasure hunters—and Spanish researchers in their employ—had increasingly come seeking information that might lead to multimillion-dollar troves.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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After the future queen’s longtime stylist Natasha Archer departed her employ with the princess this year, Kate seems to not be in a hurry to hire a stylist to replace her.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
31 Dec. 2025
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An early Monday morning rendezvous of the QM2 with the Queen Mary was celebrated with a deep, bellowing ship horn salute.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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Serving specialty hot cocktails with latkes and caviar, the space provides the allure of 1920s Paris decor for a romantic rendezvous.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Engagement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engagement. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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