Sinecure


The meaning of the word Sinecure is: a position that requires no work but still gives a payment; a cushy job


Examples:

Even thought we all thought of the job as a sinecure, Jane took her position very seriously and always worked late into the evening.

published by Sierra on 2021-03-17 06:55:25


Dr. Phillips will receive a nice title but will not have to do much teaching as a sinecure in our university’s history department.

published by Delorse on 2021-05-12 07:00:38


Since John’s father owns the company, John has been named a sinecure in the business although he knows nothing about the firm.

published by Pansy on 2021-10-25 10:46:41


The elderly man’s position as vice-president is a sinecure that only exists as a tribute for his sixty years of company service.

published by Winifred on 2021-05-20 05:32:41


Even a small child could manage the role of a sinecure because it requires no actual skill or effort.

published by Edwina on 2021-04-11 23:15:04


Once Frank learned about the excessive amount of work he was required to do in the company, he realized his position was not a sinecure.

published by Elmo on 2021-03-29 16:23:05


Because the senior professor holds a sinecure at this college, he can pass most of his work off to the less experienced educators.

published by Neville on 2021-11-10 12:51:13


Since Ben takes pride in working hard, it is not surprising he turned down his grandfather’s offer of a sinecure at the family firm.

published by Kareen on 2021-03-16 23:46:42


As Jan is not a fan of getting her hands dirty, she did not hesitate to accept the sinecure that would allow her to sit at a desk and supervise others.

published by Constance on 2021-07-06 09:49:15


In the European country, the title of king is a sinecure because the person who bears it has no official power.

published by Coralie on 2021-09-21 10:12:49


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