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
In our profession, we’re expected to have batches of clean, absorbent microfiber cloths and clean our tools every after a cleaning appointment.
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Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2025
Virtual health assistants can further lower the administrative burden by sending out automatic appointment reminders and medication advice, increasing operational efficiency.
—Alexander Podgornyy, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
To help with the influx of applications, some DMV offices – including in Pleasanton and Fremont – will be opening an hour earlier at 7 a.m. on weekdays excluding Wednesdays to provide REAL ID appointments through June 27.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025
The board held a public hearing solely dedicated to the appointment before its regular meeting.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
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Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2025
Virtual health assistants can further lower the administrative burden by sending out automatic appointment reminders and medication advice, increasing operational efficiency.
—Alexander Podgornyy, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
To help with the influx of applications, some DMV offices – including in Pleasanton and Fremont – will be opening an hour earlier at 7 a.m. on weekdays excluding Wednesdays to provide REAL ID appointments through June 27.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025
The board held a public hearing solely dedicated to the appointment before its regular meeting.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appointment
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Focused on Alzheimer’s and other dementia research, the worker is among thousands who abruptly lost their jobs in the Trump administration’s federal workforce purge.—
Primary care physicians,
Hartford Courant,
6 Apr. 2025
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Known for his throwback style, Jones Jr. was an unapologetic supporter of political nepotism and made no bones about helping friends and family get state jobs.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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This motif may have aggravated audiences’ impatience with the story, the most polarizing of the show’s to date.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
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But the room as currently constructed only dates to the early 1980s and the tenure of former press secretary James Brady, who was tragically shot during an assassination attempt against President Ronald Reagan in 1981.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Apr. 2025
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Hooper’s win over Guida and his matchup on Saturday position him to become something of a legend killer.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Hedge funds and other institutional investors typically require collateral o take out loans or complex trading positions, such as short selling.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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Before Trump’s election, Somin had been sounding the alarm about the illegality of imposing tariffs without Congress, but the way to get this issue into court is to find plaintiffs who are harmed by the tariffs and thus have legal standing to sue.—
Cristian Farias,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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The cable-news networks typically see a dip in ad revenue the year following a presidential election, which generates broader viewership.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
9 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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But during rendezvous with the space station, the Starliner experienced propulsion system problems and NASA eventually ruled out bringing the crew down on the Boeing spacecraft.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2025
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Last year, Ryan Reynolds called on the Academy to recognize stunt performers in an Instagram post that showed him in his Deadpool costume next to his stunt double Alex Kyshkovych.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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This post contains details about The White Lotus‘ Season 3 finale.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Designers say four retro furniture trends inspire their present design choices.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Visualize a grand display of rare artwork, luxe furniture, and fine decor—proper enough to host public events like funerals or weddings at times.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Mar. 2025
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To clear a spot on the 40-man roster, right-handed reliever Grant Wolfram was designated for assignment.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Ottavino initially signed with the Yankees on April 1, made two scoreless appearances for them, and was then designated for assignment on April 4.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Appointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appointment. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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