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
Presidential appointments are subject to Senate confirmation.
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Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025
Disqualification motions against federal prosecutors are rare, and Currie’s appointment by 4th Circuit Chief Judge Albert Diaz indicates the judiciary’s intent to ensure neutrality and procedural integrity.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Cory’s appointment comes swiftly after Thomas Benski’s Lumina Media made a seven-figure investment in Arcade, taking a minority stake.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
Families should continue to use their WIC benefits and attend their WIC appointments.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
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Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025
Disqualification motions against federal prosecutors are rare, and Currie’s appointment by 4th Circuit Chief Judge Albert Diaz indicates the judiciary’s intent to ensure neutrality and procedural integrity.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Cory’s appointment comes swiftly after Thomas Benski’s Lumina Media made a seven-figure investment in Arcade, taking a minority stake.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
Families should continue to use their WIC benefits and attend their WIC appointments.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appointment
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While on his jobs, Colter often has close calls with law enforcement, leading Reenie, a lawyer, to swoop in and save the day.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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And most of these jobs don’t require a computer science degree or even coding skills.—
Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Gunna is set to headline both dates with the remaining lineup to be announced soon.—
Taylor Mims,
Billboard,
20 Oct. 2025
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But BoxGroup’s lane has long been to join a dizzying number of early-stage rounds, allowing the firm to take smaller positions while working hand-in-hand with other firms.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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His ousting from the party was announced alongside that of fellow CMC member Miao Hua, who was removed from his military position in June, as well as seven other officers.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 Oct. 2025
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University of Colorado regent and board chair Callie Rennison will not seek re-election in 2026, her office announced Sunday evening.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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The first round recommendations were drawn up by the Statewide K-12 Graduation Council, assembled by the governor to address the issue in the wake of last year’s election.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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The two animals were slowly introduced, McClatchy News previously reported, and just six months later, the zoo announced Zaza and Shala’s rendezvous was successful.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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Carnival Cruise Line Carnival ships will stage a pair of at-sea rendezvous.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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Brighton’s other goals came from a Minteh inswinging cross from right that Andre Onana left, allowing Mitoma to stab in from a couple of yards at the far post.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Plenty of TikTok users have taken to the comments to share their reactions, leading to more than 650 comments on the viral post so far.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Despite Dayton being a hub for mid-century furniture, Molski said he's been to nearly every one of Cincinnati's 52 neighborhoods.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Incorporating removable furniture, the design also adds to the vessel’s sleek profile.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
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Unlike Madden, Higginbotham didn’t have the time, clout or money to charter a private bus around the country to his assignments.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Just a few months ago Kane and his family moved from Fort Riley, Kansas, to Tampa for his wife’s new Army assignment.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Appointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appointment. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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