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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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
Francis has long made prison ministry an important part of his priestly vocation and has made several visits to Rebibbia since becoming pope in 2013 while also including prison visits in many of his foreign trips.
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Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
While there’s a common belief that the tech world offers greater flexibility compared to corporate companies and traditional vocations, the percentage shift between in-person and remote roles offering over $200,000 was nearly identical in both technology and non-technology sectors.
—Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
Francis has long made ministry to prisoners a hallmark of his priestly vocation, and a Holy Year dedicated to a message of hope is no exception.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
And as somebody who cares a lot about my art, there’s nothing that excites me more than working with brilliant people for whom this is their passion, their vocation.
—Carita Rizzo, Deadline, 14 Dec. 2024
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Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
While there’s a common belief that the tech world offers greater flexibility compared to corporate companies and traditional vocations, the percentage shift between in-person and remote roles offering over $200,000 was nearly identical in both technology and non-technology sectors.
—Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
Francis has long made ministry to prisoners a hallmark of his priestly vocation, and a Holy Year dedicated to a message of hope is no exception.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
And as somebody who cares a lot about my art, there’s nothing that excites me more than working with brilliant people for whom this is their passion, their vocation.
—Carita Rizzo, Deadline, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocation
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With programs like Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the new Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, individuals in qualifying professions or financial situations can reduce or eliminate their debt.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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Using her profession and platform for good has been a continuous theme of Beattie’s career.—
Ali Rampling,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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In 1956, Grant joined the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity’s Theta chapter, which eventually led him to meet his wife, Joyce, a member of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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After drinking alcohol in the presence of the fraternity president, the three younger men then performed the skit, prosecutors said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
The Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2025
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However, as Margulis tells Haaretz’s Ruth Schuster, the site’s first human occupation may have occurred some 6,000 years ago, during the Chalcolithic era, or the Copper Age.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 Jan. 2025
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Before the Gaza war, Israel already faced widespread criticism over its heavy-handed occupation of Palestinians.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
16 Jan. 2025
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That further taxes their relief corps, which was a major issue for the Blue Jays last season when their 4.82 bullpen ERA was the second-worst in MLB.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Despite losing wide receivers Odell Beckham Jr. and Devin Duvernay in free agency, the Ravens didn’t use any significant salary-cap dollars or premium draft picks to add to their receiving corps.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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Their work was coordinated by a local architect and member of the Chamber of Commerce to ensure projects were assigned to reputable volunteers.—
James Kendra,
The Conversation,
20 Jan. 2025
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However, Ratcliffe’s work during his tenure as DNI helped grease the skids for his confirmation this year, especially his stance on China and promise to Democrats to keep the agency apolitical.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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The Prince of Wales, 42, visited the Toxteth area of Liverpool on Thursday, Jan. 23, stopping by Cycle of Life, a nonprofit cycling organization that helps young people from diverse backgrounds improve their physical and mental health and boost their employment opportunities.—
Rachel Burchfield,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Democrats, unions and liberal groups criticized him for his remarks against workplace protections such as the minimum wage and overtime rules, and conservative publications seized on Mr. Puzder’s employment of an undocumented immigrant as his housekeeper.—
Chris Cameron,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Vocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocation. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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