calling
noun
the act of a person or thing that calls.
callings
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pluralof calling.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Both futures speak to him as true callings, both as worthy directions for his soul’s devotion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
A remarkable polymath, Goethe himself served as an advisor to Weimar’s Grand Duke, brilliantly balancing political compromises with literature’s highest spiritual callings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2026
He is generous with details and evocative descriptions of his many callings.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 24, 2023
Working long hours in my callings was part of the appeal.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 30, 2022
“No. We don’t get callings because we live so far. How about you? Do you play in the praise band at your new church?”
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
