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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
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.
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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
Whatever your motivation, pursuing a career as a flight attendant is a distinct vocation with very different requirements than your typical job.
—Niccolo Serratt, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Dec. 2024
Mirroring the story of countless great artists through history, Bernal didn’t choose his vocation.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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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
Whatever your motivation, pursuing a career as a flight attendant is a distinct vocation with very different requirements than your typical job.
—Niccolo Serratt, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Dec. 2024
Mirroring the story of countless great artists through history, Bernal didn’t choose his vocation.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocation
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Many theories persist as to what happened, whether Tony was killed or whether the cliffhanger insinuates that the mob boss would always live with the possibility of being murdered because of his dangerous profession.Skyler Trepel, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Bob is the founder and CEO of Digital Directors Network the leader in developing the practice and profession of digital and cybersecurity governance.Bob Zukis, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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In fact, until recently Carter may have been the most unwelcome member of the exclusive fraternity on the planet known as The Presidents Club.Philip Elliott, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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Unlike Daniels, Baker Mayfield may not have received an initial Pro Bowl invitation, but the seven-year veteran (and fellow member of the Heisman Trophy fraternity) is playing the best football of his career.The Athletic, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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In contrast, the number of cleaners and janitors remained stable, indicating that frontline service occupations were not significantly affected.London School of Economics, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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But Poilievre’s endorsement of the occupation of Ottawa by a convoy of truckers during the pandemic—unpopular in the country, but popular in his party—was seen as pandering of a kind and had a note of Foxy demagoguery about it that was largely new to Canada.Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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The evolution of Penn State’s receiving corps has been one of the most fascinating and puzzling developments.Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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More news: Cowboys' Micah Parsons Comments on How Dallas Can Regroup From Disappointing 2024 Season Elliott reunited with the Cowboys in the offseason to help bolster the running back corps, but quickly fell out of favor with the offensive plan once again.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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LeBron James said the Lakers held each other accountable and immediately applied their film work on the floor.Jovan Buha, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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First performed in 1927, Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II’s work is a pioneering tale of romance, race and American culture at a turning point.Joshua Barone, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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What are the terms of any new employment agreements with or offer letters to key management of the seller?AllBusiness, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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December ostensibly marked a return to a more stable labor market after Southeast hurricanes and worker strikes hammered employment totals in October, leading to higher-than-normal payroll gains the following month.Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Vocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocation. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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