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
Before the sudden closure, the company had been planning on shifting to serve more vacation destinations in order to increase profits.
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Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
For the students across the University of Missouri, Saturday’s shooting in Columbia exposed simmering fears across the country over gun violence at or near college campuses, major destinations for fans, alumni and parents of students.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
But our hope is that Minnesota becomes a destination spot.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
To celebrate the launch, Marriott is rolling out the Drop Pin Challenge, a treasure hunt across 20 North American destinations with 10 million Bonvoy points at stake.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
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Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
For the students across the University of Missouri, Saturday’s shooting in Columbia exposed simmering fears across the country over gun violence at or near college campuses, major destinations for fans, alumni and parents of students.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
But our hope is that Minnesota becomes a destination spot.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
To celebrate the launch, Marriott is rolling out the Drop Pin Challenge, a treasure hunt across 20 North American destinations with 10 million Bonvoy points at stake.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for destination
Noun
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Your entire life is tied to your job.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Some have said the move could have a positive impact on job opportunities.—
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This position is funded by the ADG Community Journalism Project.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Sep. 2025
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The man, whose position CNN confirmed independently, said he could be arrested too, but that would not stop the business.—
Avery Schmitz,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Tubi, our top choice for free streaming, has a significantly wider selection of horror content.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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The sandwich options vary by protein, with choices including Spam, bacon, ham and spicy pork.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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State law requires the developers to consult with representatives of the local San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians to return any artifacts found to a safe place of the tribe’s choosing.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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The season also marks the time for warm teas spiked with spirits of your choosing.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The trash-bin selection is one of the key steps in the city’s fitful transition to paid trash service, nearly three years after city voters narrowly approved a ballot measure allowing the city to start charging for it after more than a century.—
Sam Schulz,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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That inclusivity has been on display with the selections of both Lamar and Ocasio, the latter of whom Jay-Z praised in a statement tied to the announcement.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Other big stories ➤ David Schweikert's entrance into the Arizona governor's race has shaken up competition for the Republican nomination.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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After all, a best new artist nomination or win still matters in the streaming era, particularly for those who aren’t household names.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Sandu’s reelection came amidst an election that was laced with allegations of Russian interference and was marred by fake bomb threats.—
Rajeev Tyagi,
ABC News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement With Adams dropping out of the race, Mamdani is still set to face Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa and Cuomo, who is mounting an independent bid after his loss in the Democratic primary, in November’s election.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Team it with ballet flats or sneakers for a casual day of apple-picking or tailgating this fall, or dress it up with tights and boots for holiday celebrations and other special occasions.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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Fall adventures like apple picking, shopping at the farmers market, or hiking colorful trails require the right footwear to keep your feet comfortable all day.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Destination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destination. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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