VOCATIONS Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

vocations

noun

plural of vocation

as in professions

the activity by which one regularly makes a living finally made sculpting her vocation instead of just a hobby

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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 vocations While their vocations may seem contradictory, their love is born in faith, rooted in romance, and is much more than meets the eye. — Essence, 7 Nov. 2025 Catholics represent about 29% of the population, and the country is a major source of growth and priestly vocations for the church. — Claudio Lavanga, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026 Equally vital, aging misers addicted to their vocations need palliatives and surrogates for the drug of importance. — Literary Hub, 18 June 2026 The article suggests that true mastery comes not from avoiding mistakes, but from operating at the edge of one's capacity, much like in demanding vocations such as sports or diving. — Ulrik Juul Christensen, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 In previous generations, individuals would launch from these families into careers and vocations that further enforced these identities. — Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Aug. 2025 The only solution for job seekers would be to specialize in vocations that AI cannot easily replicate, such as highly skilled trades, or to work in industries where consumers put a premium on human interaction. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 Feb. 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 And the firm partnered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to facilitate access to university education for refugee women and promoted STEModa Club to foster technical vocations for girls and young women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. — David Moin, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

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Noun

Ronaldo's parents had different professions Growing up, Maria worked as a cleaner and cook before eventually opening her own Portuguese restaurant in Brazil, Casa Aveiro by Dolores.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Mark, too, has always lived in Iowa and had many professions that required a special interest in people.

— Alex Zietlow July 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026

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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.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026
Members of five historically Black fraternities and sororities will be able to request Michigan license plates featuring their organization's logo.

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 19 June 2026

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Noun

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.

— Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Other research shows some women also choose occupations that pay less but provide more flexibility to accommodate their family responsibilities, which has contributed to a persistent gender pay gap.

— Jessica Dickler,Gabriel Cortés, CNBC, 1 July 2026

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