1
as in professions
the activity by which one regularly makes a living
finally made sculpting her vocation instead of just a hobby
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as in fraternities
the body of people in a profession or field of activity
she says that although she respects certain journalists, she despises the vocation politics has its honest and its dishonest practitioners, just like any other vocation
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Recent Examples of vocations
Catholics represent about 29% of the population, and the country is a major source of growth and priestly vocations for the church.
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Claudio Lavanga, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
The only solution for job seekers would be to specialize in vocations that AI cannot easily replicate, such as highly skilled trades, or to work in industries where consumers put a premium on human interaction.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Invest in fiction written by humans and so support human creativity, vocations, and organic economies?
—Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
While their vocations may seem contradictory, their love is born in faith, rooted in romance, and is much more than meets the eye.
—Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
These spyware notifications have been running since 2021, and are primarily directed towards users in high-risk vocations or locations, who may be targeted by such spyware.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
In previous generations, individuals would launch from these families into careers and vocations that further enforced these identities.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Aug. 2025
And the firm partnered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to facilitate access to university education for refugee women and promoted STEModa Club to foster technical vocations for girls and young women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Claudio Lavanga, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
The only solution for job seekers would be to specialize in vocations that AI cannot easily replicate, such as highly skilled trades, or to work in industries where consumers put a premium on human interaction.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Invest in fiction written by humans and so support human creativity, vocations, and organic economies?
—Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
While their vocations may seem contradictory, their love is born in faith, rooted in romance, and is much more than meets the eye.
—Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
These spyware notifications have been running since 2021, and are primarily directed towards users in high-risk vocations or locations, who may be targeted by such spyware.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
In previous generations, individuals would launch from these families into careers and vocations that further enforced these identities.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Aug. 2025
And the firm partnered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to facilitate access to university education for refugee women and promoted STEModa Club to foster technical vocations for girls and young women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocations
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The protocols state that the IAA will maintain a post-detection sub-committee drawing international representation from the scientific, legal, ethics, social science, humanities and communications professions.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
9 June 2026
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The group brought together different professions, generations, styles, and geographic origins.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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According to the release, 200 members of historically Black fraternities and sororities will volunteer their time to distribute food to residents in need during the event.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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Some time after the group formed, Mellencamp signed on as the band’s second singer and performed with them at school dances, sock hops, fraternities, and battle of the bands competitions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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More than 3,000 students were arrested during encampments, campus occupations, and other pro-Palestinian protests across the US in 2024.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
9 June 2026
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Key Takeaways The median pay for HVAC technicians was $59,810 in 2024, about 20% higher than the national median wage for all occupations.—
Kat Tretina,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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Hilton has demanded Governor Newsom create an emergency corps to speed up ballot counting, a request Newsom's office dismissed.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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The corps once operated around 280 Harriers, according to aviation analysts.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Vocations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocations. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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