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 Wray described what happened to her own nails after years of gel appointments. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026 Customers can schedule appointments calling the shop. — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026 Officials say patients should not see any immediate changes to their care, doctors or appointments. — Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 1 July 2026 Pet owners can make appointments online, and all procedures will be performed by a licensed veterinarian, according to a press release. — Mary Ella Hastings july 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026 Healthcare providers are always a reliable resource for patients, but many Medicare beneficiaries face long waits for appointments with doctors. — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 1 July 2026 This includes logistical stressors, from school and daycare pick-up and drop-off, doctors’ appointments, sick kids and elder care, to things like pregnancy accommodations, pumping and menopause. — Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 These interim appointments can be extended by the National Assembly for an additional 90 days. — Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 Trustee vacancies across the 15 museums stood at 15 percent in October 2025, while appointments took an average of 219 days, well above the government’s 90-day target. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 30 June 2026

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furniture

Noun

The partnership highlights the growing potential of Poltrona Frau’s Custom Interiors unit and its leadership in developing furniture that integrates into high-profile cultural and architectural projects.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
Both the primary and extension drive use the standard 1/4-inch hex specification, which, according to the creators, will cover over 95% of random everyday tasks – from bicycle maintenance to small home repairs and furniture assembly.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 July 2026

Definition of furniture

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