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
Crooked Media, launched in 2017 by former Obama administration staffers Jon Lovett, Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor, has become a destination for progressives as podcasts exploded as a top platform in the political space.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Spring break planning is in full swing for 2026, and one warm-weather destination is standing out this year.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
The chatbot-centric companies are building products where AI is the destination.
—Ioannis Ioannou, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
The retailer also aims to maintain its position as a destination for inclusive denim by offering sizes 6-24 and up to five different leg lengths.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Feb. 2026
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Spring break planning is in full swing for 2026, and one warm-weather destination is standing out this year.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
The chatbot-centric companies are building products where AI is the destination.
—Ioannis Ioannou, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
The retailer also aims to maintain its position as a destination for inclusive denim by offering sizes 6-24 and up to five different leg lengths.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for destination
Noun
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With the right development, the cost of residing here could be more affordable than typical; that would be attractive for the thousands of lower-paying jobs in the area.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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Set against a backdrop of oppressive heat and drought, the narrative follows Isabel, a 17-year-old from the rural north who takes a job at an upscale country club outside Manila.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The tech driving my first clumsy steps included a six-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) and GPS sensors monitoring each ski’s position and the weight and angle of my heel.—
Kendall Hunter,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
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Commissioners can improve cooperation by involving local governments earlier, being clear about constraints and listening before positions harden.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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The cow or chicken choice seemed rather crucial at the time.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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In this regard, recommendations of top Wall Street analysts can help investors make the right choice, as these experts assign buy ratings after a thorough analysis of a company's fundamentals and its ability to consistently pay dividends.—
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CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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Caproni’s order repeatedly emphasized that arbitration must allow its participants to vindicate their rights, and that Goodell or a designee of his choosing serving as the arbitrator is inconsistent with that requirement.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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An agent is a financial institution of Treasury’s choosing.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Included in their selection, though, is bottled Pilsner, white wine, prosecco, Weinschorle (a German wine spritzer), the odd and intense combination of prosecco and Red Bull, and of course, your standard house/well cocktails.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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The festival opened with Afghan director Shahrbanoo Sadat’s No Good Men, following a female camerawoman navigating life and work in Kabul — a selection with an unmistakable geopolitical echo.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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Paxton began his run for the GOP nomination with a relatively low profile and less spending than Cornyn, but has kicked his campaign into high gear as the primary approaches.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Feb. 2026
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Jackson’s dual bids for the Democratic presidential nomination inspired Black America and stunned political observers who marveled at his ability to draw White voters.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Before the election, Takaichi had announced a record 122 trillion yen budget for the fiscal year starting April 1, marking a second straight year of record spending and vowing to support households with cost-of-living pressures.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Because in order to remain in the president’s good graces, his Cabinet officers need to please him by relitigating the 2020 election.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
16 Feb. 2026
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The system is designed to handle complex, flexible warehouse tasks such as picking, box handling, packing, and inspection—areas that have traditionally relied on human labor.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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The picking team now has about 20 members who regularly participate, including Bouchard and her husband, Steve, and many more occasional volunteers on the email list.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Destination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destination. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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