1
as in profession
the activity by which one regularly makes a living
finally made sculpting her vocation instead of just a hobby
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as in fraternity
the body of people in a profession or field of activity
she says that although she respects certain journalists, she despises the vocation politics has its honest and its dishonest practitioners, just like any other vocation
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Recent Examples of vocation
Now, younger generations in Lagartera are more likely to inherit the craft as a hobby than as a vocation.
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Catherine Tansey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Sirianni’s choice of vocation wasn’t all that surprising, given his upbringing.
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Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
The return of Hispanic television legends Don Francisco, 85, and Charytín prove that the vocation for television doesn’t disappear with age.
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Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
Surely, being a prophet destined to die on the cross would be a painful vocation, and the film refuses to look away from this pain.
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Isaac Butler,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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Catherine Tansey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Sirianni’s choice of vocation wasn’t all that surprising, given his upbringing.
—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
The return of Hispanic television legends Don Francisco, 85, and Charytín prove that the vocation for television doesn’t disappear with age.
—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
Surely, being a prophet destined to die on the cross would be a painful vocation, and the film refuses to look away from this pain.
—
Isaac Butler,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for vocation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocation
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The automaker gets top ratings for such professions as automotive engineer and data scientist.
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The path into the legal profession no longer runs through legal institutions.
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The warning is the second issued by UCSB police since May, when an 18-year-old freshman reported she was raped and strangled after meeting a man at a Sigma Pi fraternity party before returning to her dorm at Tropicana Gardens in Isla Vista.
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While fraternities and sororities often have their own chapter gatherings and organizational conferences, the picnic creates a space where members from different organizations can come together in a more informal setting.
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During the two decades of American occupation, Afghanistan experienced a sort of peace, one in which women could be educated, work as professionals, and even serve in the military.
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The study, covering 100 in-demand occupations, reveals that job satisfaction stems not from low stress, but a combination of strong compensation, meaningful work and supportive workplace cultures.
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The Kings’ defense corps was once its bedrock, bursting with depth, quality and the ability to convert a home-plate mentality into counterattacking opportunities.
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Sole proprietorships, partnerships, and S corps may qualify for the deduction, but C corporations do not.
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Roth was placed on administrative leave but returned to work shortly afterward, according to the lawsuit.
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Considering flight attendants spend the majority of their week living out of a suitcase, their luggage has to be truly top-tier—capable of holding all of their work essentials, personal items, and more without missing a beat.
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But beyond public perception, USCIS, the agency that processes petitions for employment authorizations, green card and citizenship applications, has been impacted by the early 2025 workforce cuts.
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Upon learning of the investigation, the district immediately placed him on administrative leave and subsequently terminated his employment.
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“Vocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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