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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
Noun
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About 25 employee volunteers from Project Partner TRIUMPH Systems, Electronics & Controls were on the job to help U.S. Army Veteran Francis Berman.—
Aaron Flaum,
Hartford Courant,
5 June 2025
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The front camera did a fine job of taking this selfie of my dog in low light.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 June 2025
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Monitor the weather: Stay up to date with weather changes, such as humidity, as that can trigger migraines.—
Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
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Despite May’s reversal, ETF flows remain positive for the year to date, the WGC noted.—
Royston Wild,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Its largest position, G Mining Ventures Inc., a Canadian firm that explores for precious metals, has nearly doubled year to date.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The adults-only Lake Austin Spa Resort takes full advantage of its position on the water reservoir, created by a dam on the Colorado River.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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Looking ahead in the final days South Korea’s election law bans the release of public poll results during the six days leading up to an election.—
Jong Eun Lee,
The Conversation,
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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Wall Street was lower Friday after President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post that China violated a preliminary trade deal between the two countries, suggesting a tougher stance may be afoot.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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Facebook collects a wide range of data from you, including your profile information, posts, photos, comments, likes, friends list, location data, search history and interactions with ads and pages.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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Molinari said her brother drank a bottle of the furniture cleaner Lemon Pledge, with Small driving him to the hospital after that attempt.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
6 June 2025
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The furniture is set up: desk in the back, sitting area with black leather couch and two chairs arranged in the front, overlooking the Gophers men’s basketball program’s practice courts.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
6 June 2025
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The Orioles previously designated Blewett for assignment just days after acquiring him after the Minnesota Twins placed him on waivers.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The Royals designated right-handed pitcher Thomas Hatch for assignment — he’d been recalled from Triple-A Omaha for the doubleheader — meaning Cameron remains in the majors.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
5 June 2025
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“Appointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appointment. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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