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
Tirado felt the Pines had become a destination dominated by wealthy gay men and wanted to see a return to inclusivity.
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Elyssa Goodman, Them., 25 Apr. 2025
Overall, American Airlines offers thousands of daily flights to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2025
The resort offers complimentary transportation to local destinations and attractions.
—Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025
For some, the appeal of booking a trip to Mediterranean destinations like Italy, Greece and Spain in July and August has lost its shine.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
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Elyssa Goodman, Them., 25 Apr. 2025
Overall, American Airlines offers thousands of daily flights to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2025
The resort offers complimentary transportation to local destinations and attractions.
—Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025
For some, the appeal of booking a trip to Mediterranean destinations like Italy, Greece and Spain in July and August has lost its shine.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for destination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for destination
Noun
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Wearing his trusty tape measure around his neck, Mancinelli said he had not yet been formally commissioned by the Vatican but was busy preparing for the prestige job, working on his sewing machine as well as hand stitching robes.—
Chiara Rodriquez,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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For the government jobs left at the state and local level, recent grads are likely competing with those departing from federal jobs.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The tight end is clearly the best prospect at his position, and the Patriots don't have a young, starter-worthy option on the roster.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
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The government says that the judge should order Google to stop making third-party payments to phone makers like Apple that ensure its default search position.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2025
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Ellie rides up the exact same trail, sees the exact same thing, and makes a choice to go look for Joel.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2025
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The 266th pope led with humble demeanor and lived a modest lifestyle — choices that stood in contrast to some previous popes.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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Jury selection had already been completed and opening statements were about to begin March 3.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Share a selection of mezze for a communal dining experience. Café Ansari Blending Georgian and international cuisine, Café Ansari offers a modern dining space with minimalist design.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2025
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Powell even listed the gig in nomination papers for the Fed chairmanship.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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His work on the latter earned him a posthumous nomination at the Academy Awards for best original score.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Durbin's retirement leaves an opening in Senate Democratic leadership at a time when the party is searching for new leaders to chart its direction in the wake of the 2024 presidential election, when Republicans kept control of the House and flipped the Senate and White House.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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After the 2026 elections, the whip position will be up for grabs.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2025
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The designation enabled the U.S. to bar financial transactions with the gang, freeze its assets in the U.S., and sanction some of its individual members.—
Danielle Mackey,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
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The first restaurant to earn the two-star designation was Miami’s L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon in 2022.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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His journey wasn’t straightforward, but every setback and failure led him to a place of profound understanding.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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The hotel opened in 2003, but it's held tight to its reputation as one of the most luxurious places to stay in the country.—
Nicole Brewer,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Destination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destination. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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