as in furnishings
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 appointments
The council will make its appointments after the interviews.
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Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Our citizens have to get to work, medical appointments, grocery stores, schools and day cares.
—Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The appetite for a provider who listens, takes concerns seriously and does not make appointments feel rushed is not a niche ask.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The appetite for a provider who listens and does not make appointments feel rushed is not a high bar.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
While permanent facilities are under construction, services for the initial 25 homes will be coordinated with visits to the grocery store, medical appointments and also mobile units on site, which will provide medical services.
—Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
This is more convenient for many people than making in-person appointments with a doctor, or visiting a local pharmacy to pick up a prescription.
—Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Their labor includes essential care for adults like managing medications, coordinating care appointments and assisting with other needs like bathing, dressing and navigating insurance claims, Myechia Minter-Jordan, CEO of AARP, said during a press briefing on the research.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
So many others—recent Oscar winner Amy Madigan, Jean Smart, Parker Posey, Julia Roberts, Sarah Jessica Parker, Pamela Anderson, Rhea Seehorn, Robin Wright, Keri Russell to name more than a few—obviously have not given up their monthly colorist appointments.
—Valerie Monroe, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Our citizens have to get to work, medical appointments, grocery stores, schools and day cares.
—Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The appetite for a provider who listens, takes concerns seriously and does not make appointments feel rushed is not a niche ask.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The appetite for a provider who listens and does not make appointments feel rushed is not a high bar.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
While permanent facilities are under construction, services for the initial 25 homes will be coordinated with visits to the grocery store, medical appointments and also mobile units on site, which will provide medical services.
—Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
This is more convenient for many people than making in-person appointments with a doctor, or visiting a local pharmacy to pick up a prescription.
—Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Their labor includes essential care for adults like managing medications, coordinating care appointments and assisting with other needs like bathing, dressing and navigating insurance claims, Myechia Minter-Jordan, CEO of AARP, said during a press briefing on the research.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
So many others—recent Oscar winner Amy Madigan, Jean Smart, Parker Posey, Julia Roberts, Sarah Jessica Parker, Pamela Anderson, Rhea Seehorn, Robin Wright, Keri Russell to name more than a few—obviously have not given up their monthly colorist appointments.
—Valerie Monroe, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appointments
furniture
Noun
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Many joked that the clip explained years of mysterious toy discoveries beneath their own furniture.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Floorboards and beige walls didn’t do much to set the mood, but they were beautifully accompanied by period furniture and lamps, that kept the post-war vibe the rest of the hotel basks in.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Appointments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appointments. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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