vocation

noun

vō-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce vocation (audio)
Definition of vocationnext
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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2
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 Neither his studies in sociology and international administration, nor his experience as a social worker, have deterred him from his vocation as a garbage collector. — Literary Hub, 8 July 2026 Early life and religious vocation Gerardi was born in Guatemala City on December 27, 1922. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 July 2026 Fortunately, anticipating the tastes of strangers has become something of a vocation. — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 Businesspeople have visited schools to help students explore other routes, including community college and vocations such as HVAC technicians. — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for vocation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocation
  1. profession
  2. fraternity
  3. occupation
  4. corps
  5. work
  6. employment
Noun
  • Hogan, who spends the off-season as a graduate student in fiction writing at the University of Houston, seemed to view smokejumping not only as a profession but as a world view.
    — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Looking at passing citizens reveals flavor text about their professions and backgrounds.
    — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of profession
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  • And more than 90 organizations, including unions, Black fraternities and sororities and voting rights groups, have signed on as official partners.
    — Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Years later, in the wake of an alleged fraternity-run drug ring involving a dozen former and current students, his parents are still pushing for accountability and change.
    — Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of fraternity
Noun
  • This strategic move undermined the Nazis’ ability to use the monarchy to legitimize their occupation.
    — Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, his grandfather – King Haakon VII – and his father Olav relocated to London until the end of the German occupation.
    — James Frater, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of occupation
Noun
  • Market on Close The analyst corps that covers Nvidia is mostly adoring.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The Angels also would prefer not to replace Soriano from a blossoming corps of young arms.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of corps
Noun
  • Users reported problems with Outlook, while OpenAI said users may experience problems starting or continuing tasks in ChatGPT Work, temporarily disabling two of the modern office's favorite methods of assigning more work.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Aquarius January 20 – February 18 A vague request could create an impressive amount of unnecessary work today.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of work
Noun
  • In fact, the breakeven rate of employment growth, or the number of net new jobs needed each month to keep the unemployment rate steady, actually went slightly negative during the summer and fall of 2025.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The proposal is part of Gates’ broader warning that governments need to prepare now for dramatic changes to employment brought on by AI.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of employment

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“Vocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocation. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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