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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
Marina Raphael's appointment at ELIE SAAB is a testament to her journey from a young designer with a dream to a respected leader in the luxury fashion industry.
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Angela Chan-Danisi, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
When, in their mid-fifties, the brothers accepted appointments at the University of Berlin, Jacob spurned any honors and illustrious positions that would take him away from his desk.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
This is a busy day full of errands, appointments, discussions with others, time spent with siblings and relatives, plus involvement with friends and groups.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 2 Nov. 2024
The law requires that the first appointment must be in person.
—Ariel Wittenberg, Scientific American, 24 Oct. 2024
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Angela Chan-Danisi, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
When, in their mid-fifties, the brothers accepted appointments at the University of Berlin, Jacob spurned any honors and illustrious positions that would take him away from his desk.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
This is a busy day full of errands, appointments, discussions with others, time spent with siblings and relatives, plus involvement with friends and groups.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 2 Nov. 2024
The law requires that the first appointment must be in person.
—Ariel Wittenberg, Scientific American, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appointment
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But labor unions worry that driving jobs might be lost to the technology.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Some changes include updates to job titles and city spending processes.Destiny Torres, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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Both Apple and Google keep their phones up to date with the latest security patches and software updates.Larry Magid, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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That was his greatest talent, knowing who to hire, who should be on this date, who should play this part.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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Again, this solidifies the Mac’s position as a leader in content-creation workstations, if not quite so for 3D modeling.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Ortiz previously held positions in the L.A. County GOP and Orange County GOP.Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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Look no further than the election of our next president.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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All three counties that make up Colorado’s 8th Congressional District had concluded ballot counting by late Saturday night, election officials said.Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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The mission would also attempt technical breakthroughs in surface sampling, takeoff and ascent from the Martian surface, as well as a spacecraft rendezvous in Mars’ orbit, Liu said last week, according to Chinese state media.Simone McCarthy, CNN, 9 Sep. 2024
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As if this weren’t enough, the lunar eclipse in Pisces brings unexpected revelations about your love life, urging you to reassess your romantic desires and scandalous rendezvous.Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2024
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This post, which received widespread criticism, mirrors similar content circulating on social media.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Next year when January 6 insurrectionists and election saboteurs like Tina Peter are pardoned and election deniers and their silent enablers assume cabinet posts and leadership of powerful congressional committees, try not to be cynical.Krista Kafer, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024
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Ikea The Swedish furniture retailer is giving away frozen yogurt at its bistros on Election Day.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Amazon One of our favorite kids furniture collabs right now is on Amazon, courtesy of DaVinci and kid’s fashion brand Carter’s.Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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Last year, in the wake of an independent investigation looking into the misconduct of the Cupertino City Council, Moore and fellow Councilmember Liang Chao were stripped of their committee assignments.Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Studies show that students without an internet connection at home have a harder time than their peers, with roughly 17% unable to complete homework assignments.Advertorial, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Appointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appointment. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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