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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
His appointment would have marked a symbolic win for UF, which has long aimed to match the University of Michigan in national rankings.
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Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
Aston Villa have confirmed the appointment of Francesco Calvo as president of business operations.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 2 June 2025
The appointment remains subject to approval by the state university system’s Board of Governors.
—Tom Urban, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2025
While Musk has attracted a unique type of attention, the appointment of unelected, partisan advisers in the White House is not unique, as University of Texas professor Daron Shaw, a teacher of American government, told Newsweek.
—Tom Norton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
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Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
Aston Villa have confirmed the appointment of Francesco Calvo as president of business operations.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 2 June 2025
The appointment remains subject to approval by the state university system’s Board of Governors.
—Tom Urban, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2025
While Musk has attracted a unique type of attention, the appointment of unelected, partisan advisers in the White House is not unique, as University of Texas professor Daron Shaw, a teacher of American government, told Newsweek.
—Tom Norton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appointment
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In addition, many of the job posted on giant job boards are out-of-date or ghost jobs, posted for a variety of reasons including EEO and creating the public perception that the company is thriving.—
Rebecca Fraser-Thill,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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With time, Dewan’s father eventually went back to school, got a solid state job, and worked at the post office and a hospital.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Watch 'The Last of Us' Season 2 with Sling + Max 'The Last of Us' returns with Season 2: Release date, cast, episodes and more Why a 'very injured' Pedro Pascal passes 'Last of Us' action duties to Bella Ramsey 'The Last of Us' Season 2 begins with major changes to the video game: What's different?—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Visit the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum. April 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing, but a visit to the memorial, (which honors the victims of the tragedy) is deserving, no matter what the date is.—
Anne Roderique-Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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But the authors found that this advantage when under static compression proved to be a disadvantage when dropping eggs from a height, with the horizontal position emerging as the optimal orientation.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2025
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A day after going 1-of-15 with runners in scoring position and leaving 13 on base, Florida had stranded 10 runners on base at the time of Holtorf’s homer.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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Democrats are saying that this bill will cause the Republicans to lose the House in the midterm elections.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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Michigan is often regarded as a key swing state in the presidential race—with close margins in the past election and 15 electoral votes up for grabs.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
29 May 2025
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At an undisclosed rendezvous point, a different double cross is in the works.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
1 June 2025
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The pair arrives at the rendezvous point, only to discover that Tommy isn't there.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Teodoro, who has strongly echoed Marcos' criticisms of China's increasingly assertive actions in the South China Sea, will remain in his post, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin told a news conference.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 May 2025
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His post on Wednesday sounded like a firmer departure than that.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
30 May 2025
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Like the rest of the watch, the design is minimal but sharp, clearly prioritizing architectural impact over dial furniture.—
Matthew Catellier,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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This collaboration presents a vintage-meets-contemporary selection of furniture lighting and decor from both the Nilufar gallery and Yashar’s Nilufar Edition collection, curated by Yashar herself.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
26 May 2025
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But poetry is supposed to come from the soul, tradition, and psychic tremors too minute and particular to be grasped by a journalist on assignment.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
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Best Amazon Comfortable Shoe and Clothing Deals When traveling on assignment, my first packing priority is always comfortable shoes that can keep up with my busy schedule and not leave me with tired, achy feet at the end of the day.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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“Appointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appointment. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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