1
as in cancellations
the act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to
the calling of the match was a disappointment to both players
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in professions
the activity by which one regularly makes a living
I think my true calling will be as a commercial artist
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of callings
Scott has certainly had multiple callings.
—
Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 27 Dec. 2025
Creative reuse of leftovers is one of my personal callings, so the idea resonated with me.
—Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025
In the violent underworld of New Zealand’s outlaw bikers, a warrior torn between two lives, two callings and two families must decide which path defines his true destiny.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2025
If the sheer distance Albert travels is inconceivable to those of us with more earthbound callings, his on-air stats are equally mind-boggling.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Instead, through the course of this play, the artificiality of 19th-century marital courting and the exaggerated heroism of war are gradually stripped away, allowing the characters’ true voices, true callings and true partners to eventually emerge.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 27 Dec. 2025
Creative reuse of leftovers is one of my personal callings, so the idea resonated with me.
—Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025
In the violent underworld of New Zealand’s outlaw bikers, a warrior torn between two lives, two callings and two families must decide which path defines his true destiny.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2025
If the sheer distance Albert travels is inconceivable to those of us with more earthbound callings, his on-air stats are equally mind-boggling.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Instead, through the course of this play, the artificiality of 19th-century marital courting and the exaggerated heroism of war are gradually stripped away, allowing the characters’ true voices, true callings and true partners to eventually emerge.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for callings
Noun
-
The moves have coincided with a wave of artist cancellations, declining ticket sales and layoffs that began this week.—
Aidin Vaziri,
San Francisco Chronicle,
28 Mar. 2026
-
There were 59 delays at the airport early Friday, according to Flight Aware, and three cancellations.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Alexander said the skills involved mirror those found in other professions.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
-
No one saw that a device for making phone calls would conjure entirely new professions—UX designers, mobile platform engineers, social media managers, gig economy drivers—millions of jobs that had no name and no precedent.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
The only solution for job seekers would be to specialize in vocations that AI cannot easily replicate, such as highly skilled trades, or to work in industries where consumers put a premium on human interaction.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
-
Invest in fiction written by humans and so support human creativity, vocations, and organic economies?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
In agreeing to hear the pair of cases, the justices did not disturb the lower court rulings that blocked the repeals for now.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
-
The trash and parking fee repeals might be uniquely attractive to a broad swath of San Diegans in a way that may not translate to competitive bidding changes or even pension reform.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
In the Loyola Marymount poll, unlike the other polls, respondents were given brief descriptions of the candidates, including their occupations and political priorities.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
-
There’s currently a dire shortage of electricians, and employment in the profession is expected to grow by 9% through 2034, well above the average growth for all occupations.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Several of the charges also carry possible $750 civil penalties and hunting license revocations of one to three years.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
-
Where the science calls for stronger protections or tolerance revocations, EPA will act without hesitation and without delay.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
23 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Callings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/callings. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
