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
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.
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Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Similar to medical providers who often see risking exposure to infection as part of their professional responsibility, many clergy and chaplains in medical settings understand their vocation to include such a risk.
—Laura E. Alexander, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2026
That was his foot in the door in turning fantasy sports into his vocation and in building his media profile as an authority in the space.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
If being an intellectual means, in part, carrying forward the legacy of those who died in pursuit of our vocation, what obligations does their systematic annihilation impose on us now?
—Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
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Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Similar to medical providers who often see risking exposure to infection as part of their professional responsibility, many clergy and chaplains in medical settings understand their vocation to include such a risk.
—Laura E. Alexander, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2026
That was his foot in the door in turning fantasy sports into his vocation and in building his media profile as an authority in the space.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
If being an intellectual means, in part, carrying forward the legacy of those who died in pursuit of our vocation, what obligations does their systematic annihilation impose on us now?
—Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocation
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Every profession and hobby has its own private jargon, and Disney fans are no exception.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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According to McKinsey’s Golyk, there is a looming advisor shortage as fewer people enter the profession, and those who remain focus increasingly on the wealthiest investors alone.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Lloyd told the student he had been jumped three weeks earlier and believed someone from the fraternity he had been rejected from sent someone to attack him.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Taylor was inducted into that fraternity in 2016.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2026
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German Jews—my people—were far less numerous, most of them came to the United States earlier, and their typical first occupation was peddling, which entailed wandering through non-Jewish areas, not living in tenements.—
Adam Kirsch,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2026
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The irony of two men in dangerous occupations discussing clothing is a delightful Sandford touch.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
22 Mar. 2026
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The deal also included a draft pick that eventually became Bowen Byram, and those two helped Cale Makar reshape the Avalanche defense corps and deliver a Stanley Cup championship in 2022.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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The San Francisco 49ers shored up their receiving corps during free agency and also brought back Dre Greenlaw to boost their defense.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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These questions linger as Ion goes about his day, looking for work, begging for change, and scarfing down a meal—moments that flash by in quick, propulsive blips.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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These achievements are linked to the longstanding work between the county, local providers and community partners, officials say.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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For every bottle of Max Mix sold at participating Hy-Vee stores this month, both Max Mix and Hy-Vee will have donated $1 to Inclusion Connections BelongKC — a nonprofit that helps support individuals with disabilities through inclusivity, community involvement and access to employment.—
Alexa Stone
Updated March 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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According to Ball, the move offers long-term, strategic answers to transforming the area and supports the Route 1 Corridor Plan by promoting employment and increasing access to housing.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Vocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocation. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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