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Definitions

appointment

[uh-point-muhnt] / əˈpɔɪnt mənt /
NOUN
arrangement for meeting; prearranged meeting
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assignment consultation date interview invitation
STRONG
assignation engagement errand gig meet rendezvous session tryst
WEAK
blind date zero hour
NOUN
assignment of responsibility
Synonyms
STRONGEST
approval certification choice designation election nomination selection
STRONG
allotment assigning authorization commissioning delegation deputation installation naming ordination promotion
WEAK
choosing empowering
Antonyms
STRONGEST
refusal rejection
NOUN
job, position of responsibility
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appointee assignment nominee office post
STRONG
berth candidate delegate employment officeholder place representative situation station work
Antonyms
STRONG
unemployment
NOUN
furnishing(s)
Synonyms
STRONG
accoutrement appurtenance equipage fitting fixture gear outfit paraphernalia trappings

Example Sentences

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TD Cowen analysts said the appointment of Fink, a Constellation board member who will succeed Bill Newlands as CEO, signaled little change in strategy.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 5, 2026

The prosecution was later thrown out and Halligan’s appointment deemed illegal.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

With the appointment of Roberto de Zerbi, Tottenham are on to their third manager this season and they are in serious relegation trouble.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

And according to what three administration officials told the New York Times, an argument broke out in Hegseth’s office after the appointment of Maj.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

“We got us an appointment in the next world.”

From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.