1
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
Governors typically receive some form of sign-off from senators in charge of sponsoring gubernatorial appointments.
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
Critics say Mandelson’s ties with Epstein made his appointment too risky and Starmer was, at best, naive.
—Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Their proposal calls for an entity composed of representatives of the council, civil society and a judge from the Haiti’s High Court, along with the appointment of a new prime minister.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
In his latter political act as mayor of San Francisco, Brown gave Newsom the appointment to the board of supervisors that started his political career.
—Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
Critics say Mandelson’s ties with Epstein made his appointment too risky and Starmer was, at best, naive.
—Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Their proposal calls for an entity composed of representatives of the council, civil society and a judge from the Haiti’s High Court, along with the appointment of a new prime minister.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
In his latter political act as mayor of San Francisco, Brown gave Newsom the appointment to the board of supervisors that started his political career.
—Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appointment
Noun
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Suffice to say, Macdonald has more than done his job.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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At this point in his presidency four years ago, Democrat Joe Biden’s job rating was tumbling.—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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What date does the Lenten season start, end?—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
10 Feb. 2026
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Online immigration court records show his next court date would have been in 2029.—
Nuria Martinez-Keel,
Oklahoma Voice,
10 Feb. 2026
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The tech driving my first clumsy steps included a six-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) and GPS sensors monitoring each ski’s position and the weight and angle of my heel.—
Kendall Hunter,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
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Commissioners can improve cooperation by involving local governments earlier, being clear about constraints and listening before positions harden.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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My focus is on job approval, which not only captures a president’s popularity but has a huge impact on the performance of the president’s party in other elections, such as the upcoming November midterms.—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Smith argued that economic concerns are where the battle for this year’s elections lies.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Feb. 2026
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If ambiance is as alluring as the food for your romantic rendezvous, this high-style seafood spot in downtown Milwaukee is for you.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
6 Feb. 2026
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An early Monday morning rendezvous of the QM2 with the Queen Mary was celebrated with a deep, bellowing ship horn salute.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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But, so far, a flood of other athletes have not yet followed suit publicly with posts.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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White House pardon czar Alice Mary Johnson announced the pardons in a post on social media.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The retail sales figures, which are not adjusted for inflation, showed that many types of businesses posted declines including furniture and home furnishings stores and electronics and appliance retailers.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Items being sought include kitchenware, bathroom and hygiene products, bedroom furniture and bedding, cleaning supplies and items for babies.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Among life’s great procrastinations, putting off making a will seems to top insignificant things like delaying cleaning the house or starting a homework assignment.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Before this week, teachers like Hale routinely directed their students to The World Factbook for school assignments, international travelers used it to assess security risks and vaccine recommendations, and journalists relied on its data to add context to their reporting.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Appointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appointment. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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