as in job
a duty that is given to a person; a post to which someone is appointed
A destination as department chair was her reward for years of dedicated service.
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Recent Examples of destination
Singapore is, of course, one of the world's most popular layover destinations.
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Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Moreover, the surrounding area is flourishing, with new restaurants, shopping destinations, and entertainment options emerging along the College Blvd. and K-10 corridor.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2025
Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2025
Regulations on flights not traveling far distances, which would include many tour operators, also have looser regulations than those offering longer journeys between destinations, USA Today reports.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Moreover, the surrounding area is flourishing, with new restaurants, shopping destinations, and entertainment options emerging along the College Blvd. and K-10 corridor.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2025
Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2025
Regulations on flights not traveling far distances, which would include many tour operators, also have looser regulations than those offering longer journeys between destinations, USA Today reports.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for destination
Noun
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Sure enough, in early 2024, PJ took a job as an avionics technician at Tinker.—
Jenni Carlson,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Young people also admit that AI can do its job better than humans.—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Hooper’s win over Guida and his matchup on Saturday position him to become something of a legend killer.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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A day after a 10th inning walk-off win followed by an 18-run outburst in their doubleheader sweep of St. Louis, the Red Sox offense was undoubtedly a bit tired, going 1-for-11 with runners in scoring position.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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With four recent sales before the start of the spring market, Sunnybrook Villas is proving to be a top choice for homebuyers seeking quality and convenience in northwest Olathe.—
Prime Development,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2025
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Maintaining oral health is not a choice, but a necessity for our overall well-being.—
Khloe Quill,
Fox News,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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From cozy shearling to leopard print, Scandi labels, and a sprinkling of The Row, Lawrence sees herself through the seasons and elements in a various but curated selection of outerwear.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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In the Out of Competition selection, there’s Rebecca Zlotowski’s Vie Privée with Jodie Foster and Daniel Auteuil; and Thierry Klifa’s The Richest Woman in the World with Isabelle Huppert.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Emily Watson as Helen Wilton Emily Watson's debut film role in Lars Von Trier's Breaking the Waves (1996) scored the actress her first Academy Award nomination, with her second coming two years later for Hilary and Jackie (1998).—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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King was heralded for her performance in the movie and earned an NAACP Image Awards nomination.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Before Trump’s election, Somin had been sounding the alarm about the illegality of imposing tariffs without Congress, but the way to get this issue into court is to find plaintiffs who are harmed by the tariffs and thus have legal standing to sue.—
Cristian Farias,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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The cable-news networks typically see a dip in ad revenue the year following a presidential election, which generates broader viewership.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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Other City Council and tribal members said the present uses would continue under the historic designation.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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Most of the speakers were employees, clients and volunteers at the park’s equestrian center who fear the designation could curb the center’s therapeutic riding programs for people with disabilities.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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The Lesotho Communications Authority said the license would be in place for 10 years.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
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Rory McIlroy turned another major collapse into his grandest moment of all, hitting a wedge into 3 feet for birdie in a sudden-death playoff Sunday to finally win the Masters and take his place in golf history as the sixth player to claim the career Grand Slam.—
Time,
Time,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Destination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destination. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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