APPOINTMENTS Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

appointments

noun

plural of appointment

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 The State Department has not released the new training materials, explained what officers are being instructed to do differently or said why appointments had to be postponed while the training was conducted. — María Luisa Paúl, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 Professors are shifting a share of their appointments — not just time but funding — into the major. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 The judge found that the three did, in fact, violate the charter, which states that council members may not interfere with appointments or removals in the city manager’s office, or give orders to the city manager’s subordinates. — Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 In other words, expect a lot of appointments, scans and tests — especially at the beginning. — Lindy Segal, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 Seniors and residents with disabilities warned the council that losing On-Demand service would strand people who rely on it for medical appointments, grocery trips and social contact. — Noah Daly august 20, Idaho Statesman, 20 Aug. 2026 Prior to Wednesday’s vote, Harney said if the appointments were approved, the Mental Health Board would meet this week and officially hire an administrator. — Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 Collier recommends using color-refreshing products between appointments to help keep your shade looking vibrant, while a color-depositing mask can be used to refresh the tone at home. — Emma-Jade Stoddart, Glamour, 20 Aug. 2026 First-time CFOs accounted for 64% of global appointments, up from 60% a year earlier. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026

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furniture

Noun

Below, find our picks for the best end-of-season deals on patio furniture, outdoor lighting, outdoor decor, and gardening gear.

— Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
For the next buyer, most of the furniture and select artwork are available for purchase.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of furniture

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