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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
Starmer already survived a crisis in February, when some Labor lawmakers, including the party’s leader in Scotland, urged him to quit over the Mandelson appointment.
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Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
This way, people would not have to rely on public transportation services to attend critical meetings and appointments.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
The two were among five appointments announced Thursday by the mayor’s office.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
The council had to make similar appointments when Patrick Cannon stepped down in 2014 after he was indicted on public corruption charges and in 2013 when Anthony Foxx left the city to become the federal secretary of transportation.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
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Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
This way, people would not have to rely on public transportation services to attend critical meetings and appointments.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
The two were among five appointments announced Thursday by the mayor’s office.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
The council had to make similar appointments when Patrick Cannon stepped down in 2014 after he was indicted on public corruption charges and in 2013 when Anthony Foxx left the city to become the federal secretary of transportation.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appointment
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His dad, inspired by Barker, recently quit his job as a psychiatric nurse practitioner to become a full-time screenwriter.—
Alex Barasch,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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The anchor was there to do a job and was being as professional as can be, and that wasn't necessarily reciprocated.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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The historian learned not only the date of the house, but that the property’s first buyer was Thomas Clark, who later likely gave it to a son, Jonah Clark, upon his wedding to Sarah Northrop.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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While the North American dates won't start until next March, Horan will kick off the Dinner Party tour in the United Kingdom in September.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Billionaire David Murdock – who held a controlling position at Dole at the time – took a stab at tourism, building a hotel at the base (still there as a Four Season’s resort) and a smaller, more intimate resort at the island peak.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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The labor market gained 38,000 courier and messenger jobs in April, representing roughly a third of all positions added in the month.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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The state’s gubernatorial election, for example, has prompted concern that two Republicans could shut out the Democratic candidates.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Rulings in the first two cases will center on whether the map itself is legal or if it should be struck down, decisions that could have major implications for the 2026 election.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 2026
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Boeing’s efforts to keep up kept hitting development snags including its first uncrewed test flight, which missed its rendezvous with the space station entirely in 2019.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Still, the industry looked forward and upward in this annual rendezvous that reiterated its global reach.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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In 2024, Hamilton shared posts on X promoting misinformation about FEMA spending during Hurricane Helene.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants also expressed condolences with posts on the platform.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Expect polished wood furniture, patterned carpets, neutral fabrics, and marble bathrooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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With one eye on a nearby iPad and one making sure his feet were where his new coaches wanted them without actually backing into any hotel furniture, Green prepped himself for his first set of NFL practices at the Browns’ weekend rookie minicamp.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Students at dozens of California campuses lost access to coursework and assignments.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Keeping him in the minor leagues for a few extra starts after a rehab assignment would require his permission.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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“Appointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appointment. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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