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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
Battelle, now Doc’s CEO, has programmed onstage events for over 30 years, and though Shlain’s career is medicine, his true vocation appears to be collecting people—a pastime that no doubt benefits Private Medical’s members, who can access pre-eminent specialists thanks to his extensive network.
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Grace Huckins, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2025
After the Las Vegas show she’s been apart of closes following 30 years onstage, Shelly struggles to find a new vocation.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 7 Jan. 2025
Successful entrepreneurs behave differently than those who have seen only moderate success or are new to the vocation.
—Ted Ladd, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
One vocation takeaway for Osborn was McLaurin’s eye discipline when catching a football.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
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Grace Huckins, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2025
After the Las Vegas show she’s been apart of closes following 30 years onstage, Shelly struggles to find a new vocation.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 7 Jan. 2025
Successful entrepreneurs behave differently than those who have seen only moderate success or are new to the vocation.
—Ted Ladd, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
One vocation takeaway for Osborn was McLaurin’s eye discipline when catching a football.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocation
Noun
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Davis was named a Tarrant County Legal Legend in October in recognition of his significant contributions to the profession and the community.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Feb. 2025
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Well, this has been an interesting few weeks for people in my profession.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
15 Feb. 2025
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The fraternity also plans to put her picture in their composite, where she'll forever be cemented as a legacy.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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Francis instead wrote that people should meditate on love that builds a fraternity open to all, without exception.—
Jason DeRose,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Prostitution was considered a legal occupation in Avignon and controlled by the church.—
Joelle Rollo-Koster,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2025
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What To Know The majority of Ukraine's rare earth mineral reserves are located in regions currently under Russian occupation, including Donetsk and Luhansk—which make up the Donbas—as well as Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, and Crimea, the Black Sea peninsula annexed by Putin in 2014.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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The show’s big music-and-dance numbers are the highlight, with its large vocal ensemble and dance corps.—
Pamela Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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Due to those risks, local officials were able to persuade corps officials to reduce the amount of water initially planned for release.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2025
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The time to act is now—because the companies that prioritize mental well-being today will lead the future of work tomorrow.—
Stephen Sokoler,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Marshall product, who led the FBS with 17 sacks, can put his head down, go to work and fit in nicely on a small-market team with plenty to prove.—
David Ubben,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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With Juan Soto no longer under their employment, Stanton’s health and continued production are of the utmost importance to a lineup that is also banking on a few other former MVPs.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2025
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Federal civilian employment is not a major factor in federal spending and deficits.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Vocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocation. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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