VOCATIONS Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

vocations

noun

plural of vocation

as in professions

the activity by which one regularly makes a living finally made sculpting her vocation instead of just a hobby

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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 vocations Businesspeople have visited schools to help students explore other routes, including community college and vocations such as HVAC technicians. — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2026 The article suggests that true mastery comes not from avoiding mistakes, but from operating at the edge of one's capacity, much like in demanding vocations such as sports or diving. — Ulrik Juul Christensen, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 Equally vital, aging misers addicted to their vocations need palliatives and surrogates for the drug of importance. — Literary Hub, 18 June 2026 Catholics represent about 29% of the population, and the country is a major source of growth and priestly vocations for the church. — Claudio Lavanga, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026 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. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026 While their vocations may seem contradictory, their love is born in faith, rooted in romance, and is much more than meets the eye. — Essence, 7 Nov. 2025 In previous generations, individuals would launch from these families into careers and vocations that further enforced these identities. — Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Aug. 2025 And the firm partnered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to facilitate access to university education for refugee women and promoted STEModa Club to foster technical vocations for girls and young women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. — David Moin, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

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Noun

A lot of guys have been doing it a long time, and a lot of people have hard professions, and everybody does.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
Sallie Mae Student Loan Loan types Undergraduate, graduate, Master's, PhD, MBA, law school, medical school, health professions, dental school, medical and dental residency loans, bar study loans.

— Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of professions

Noun

Cornell has more than 20 active fraternities affiliated with its Interfraternity Council.

— Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
The Ivy League college where fraternities throw parties in towering mansions and students weave between deep gorges on their way to class is being rocked over the handling of rape allegations from 2024.

— Grey Battle, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026

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Roughly 40% of workers in healthcare support, food service, farming, fishing, forestry, construction and repair occupations hold NDCs.

— Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
The differences became more pronounced when participants named other occupations and activities.

— Gustavo E. Fischman, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of occupations

Noun

The Chargers’ offense, already weakened by a series of injuries to its offensive line and receiving corps, struggled mightily, recording their second-lowest output of the season at 259 total yards.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
The receiving corps took a hit in Vegas, as Rashee Rice left in the first quarter with an apparent hamstring injury and Tyquan Thornton appeared to seriously injure his ankle after a 45-yard reception that set up the go-ahead touchdown.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026

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