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
Short trips, visits, appointments and discussions with others will be upbeat and friendly.
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
Beyond the vitrines of watches that weave throughout the space is another enclave with banquette seating to also be used for appointments.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2026
Evers is not seeking a third term, meaning there will be a new governor next year with the power to make appointments to the board of regents.
—CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
This is Fortune 500 Power Moves, a column tracking executive shifts—from appointments and promotions to resignations and retirements—within the highest ranks of Fortune 500 companies.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Medical appointments, educational classes, and myriad programs have been curtailed or shut down and people spend fewer hours outside their cells.
—Steve Zeidman, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Scott still takes care of the business and planning side of parenting, from finances to doctor’s appointments to meal prepping, and Shaun T still brings all the fun.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 2 Apr. 2026
The council will make its appointments after the interviews.
—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
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
Beyond the vitrines of watches that weave throughout the space is another enclave with banquette seating to also be used for appointments.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2026
Evers is not seeking a third term, meaning there will be a new governor next year with the power to make appointments to the board of regents.
—CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
This is Fortune 500 Power Moves, a column tracking executive shifts—from appointments and promotions to resignations and retirements—within the highest ranks of Fortune 500 companies.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Medical appointments, educational classes, and myriad programs have been curtailed or shut down and people spend fewer hours outside their cells.
—Steve Zeidman, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Scott still takes care of the business and planning side of parenting, from finances to doctor’s appointments to meal prepping, and Shaun T still brings all the fun.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 2 Apr. 2026
The council will make its appointments after the interviews.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appointments
furniture
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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 5 Apr. 2026.
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