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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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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
Viewers witness the development of Ohira’s expansive oeuvre, from his formative experiences at the Fucina degli Angeli glassworks, to his appointment as Artistic Director of the De Majo glassworks, and his work as an independent artist and central figure in contemporary glass art.
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Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The Senate voted mostly along party lines to confirm Miran's appointment on Monday, less than 24 hours before this week's Fed meeting began.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 17 Sep. 2025
Green’s appointment is an recognition of voices that have long been marginalized in industry decision-making.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 17 Sep. 2025
Gerson’s appointment comes as Gap is enjoying a viral denim ad campaign with girl group KATSEYE, who are signed to UMG record label Interscope.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
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Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The Senate voted mostly along party lines to confirm Miran's appointment on Monday, less than 24 hours before this week's Fed meeting began.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 17 Sep. 2025
Green’s appointment is an recognition of voices that have long been marginalized in industry decision-making.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 17 Sep. 2025
Gerson’s appointment comes as Gap is enjoying a viral denim ad campaign with girl group KATSEYE, who are signed to UMG record label Interscope.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appointment
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Many have been fired from their jobs, disciplined, or publicly shamed for criticizing the conservative commentator.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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Google began dropping degree requirements for a wide range of jobs in 2024, shifting focus to proof of skills and real-world projects.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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And don't forget to follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok—or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Fans eagerly flipped through its pages, circling premiere dates and planning their weekly schedules around prime-time lineups.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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On the other end, a clear brow gel sculpts natural hairs into your preferred position.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Also on Monday, a federal appeals court ruled that Cook can remain in her position.—
Adeola Adeosun
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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In Argentina, two have been convicted, including Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, who was found guilty of fraudulent administration in 2022 and is currently under house arrest and banned from running for election; while in Guatemala, three have been convicted.—
Sofía Benavides,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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The partisan map, if passed at the polls, would replace the independent commission's work for the next three elections.—
Larry Kaplow,
NPR,
14 Sep. 2025
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The researchers were able to glean more information about the event by analyzing the gravitational waves – distortions in space-time caused by powerful cosmic events – produced as the black hole bounced away from the site of its parents' rendezvous.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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The problem arose early Tuesday when the spacecraft's main engine shut down earlier than expected during two burns to boost the ship's orbit for its rendezvous with the ISS, according to NASA.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
16 Sep. 2025
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Since Kennedy was elevated to the nation’s top health post, Utah and Florida became the first states to ban communities from adding fluoride to public drinking water.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
18 Sep. 2025
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In a series of posts on X, Steak ‘n Shake’s official account issued calls for Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Felss Masino to be fired.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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One innovation having a major influence on all industries is AI, but the furniture and design industry has been particularly impacted.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The furniture has been curated for its bright palette of whites and creams that blend harmoniously with the original stone walls and ceilings.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
17 Sep. 2025
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First baseman Nolan Schanuel is expected to start a minor-league rehab assignment with Salt Lake on Wednesday, and catcher Logan O’Hoppe was reinstated from the seven-day concussion list and in the starting lineup against Milwaukee.—
Andrew Wagner,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
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The most successful companies will be those whose platforms are not just available for assignments but are essential to completing them — and could eventually land students a job.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Appointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appointment. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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