vocation

noun

vō-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce vocation (audio)
Definition of vocationnext
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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2
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 Beyond the jockeying for credit among the AI vanguard and the implications for the future of mathematics as a human vocation, there’s a mathematical issue. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 Sep. 2026 The coaching field is a vocation focused on a genuine desire to watch people succeed. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026 As fans of the original Dragon's Dogma know, that title featured six skills per vocation (your character's fighting class). — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026 Freelancers, whether artists, journalists or teachers, need proof of their vocation with, say, a diploma or a license, along with evidence of financial means. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for vocation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocation
  1. profession
  2. fraternity
  3. occupation
  4. corps
  5. work
  6. employment
Noun
  • Licenses are required for certain professions, such as cosmetologists and barbers.
    — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • While talk of brand deals and hairstyling as a profession are natural assumptions as next steps post-college, Huettl says that for now, this is just a fun hobby.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of profession
Noun
  • Others believe that the school’s ban on fraternity events is more of a response to external pressure than a push for long-lasting cultural change on campus.
    — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 14 Oct. 2026
  • These groups sure sound less like software support forums and more like a fraternity house for corporate landlords.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of fraternity
Noun
  • Far from the safety of the Archives where Scribes record the history of Navarre and keep records, Violet walks the parapet to bond with a dragon and undertake the very dangerous and highly fatal occupation.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Sectarian violence made religious mobilization increasingly unattractive, while foreign occupation provoked an awareness of Iraqi nationhood.
    — Mansoor Moaddel, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of occupation
Noun
  • Their linebacker corps got decimated in pass coverage against the Cincinnati Bengals.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
  • While there was plenty of preseason hype around a fairly young receiving corps, Madsen has mostly stuck to the small group of Jones, Wagner, Ford, and senior wideout Akeem Wright this season.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of corps
Noun
  • Chisell, who previously worked at Amazon, eBay and Starling Bank, estimates that Paysend can now deliver around 25% more engineering work with the same-sized team, but argues that getting results isn’t as simple as handing everyone the latest tech.
    — Lindsay Dodgson, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Making the show work within Keery’s schedule was a challenge.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of work
Noun
  • After all, a few additional years of employment can translate to more savings, fewer years of withdrawals and a bigger Social Security benefit.
    — John Csiszar, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Emerge continues to provide employment support for 12 months after placement.
    — Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of employment

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“Vocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocation. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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